Northwoods Brat & Wild Rice Bowl

A four-generation family favorite. Slow-smoked brats over a bed of Minnesota wild rice, finished with a honey-mustard glaze and caramelized onions.

Ingredients

• 4 Stittsworth Signature Bratwurst
• 2 cups Minnesota wild rice, cooked
• 1 large yellow onion, sliced thin
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp whole-grain Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• Salt, pepper, fresh thyme

Instructions

1. Smoke brats at 225°F over applewood for 45 minutes until internal temp hits 160°F.
2. While brats smoke, caramelize onions in butter over low heat, 30 minutes, until deep golden. Deglaze with apple cider vinegar.
3. Whisk honey and Dijon together for the glaze.
4. Finish brats over high heat for 2 minutes per side, basting with the honey-mustard glaze.
5. Serve over wild rice, topped with caramelized onions and fresh thyme.

Prep: 10 min | Cook: 45 min | Serves 4