Brats with Mustard Relish

Prep Time: 30 Minutes • Start to Finish: 30 Minutes • Makes 4 sandwiches

• 1½ cups apple cider, beer or water
• 4 uncooked bratwurst (about 1 lb), thawed if frozen
• ½ teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 slice (½ inch thick) sweet onion
• ⅓ cup chunky applesauce
• 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
• 4 brat or hot dog buns, split

1 Heat gas or charcoal grill. In 2-quart saucepan, heat cider to boiling. Add bratwurst; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 15 minutes.

2 Meanwhile, brush oil on cut side of onion. Place onion, oil side up, on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 9 to 12 minutes, turning once, until onion is soft and edges are golden brown. Remove onion from grill; coarsely chop. In small bowl, mix onion, applesauce and mustard; set aside.

3 Drain bratwurst. Place on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 6 minutes, turning once, until brown.

4 In each bun, place 1 bratwurst and about 2 tablespoons relish.

1 Sandwich: Calories 550; Total Fat 34g (Saturated Fat 12g, Trans Fat 1g); Cholesterol 70mg; Sodium 1450mg; Total Carbohydrate 44g (Dietary Fiber 2g); Protein 17g Exchanges: 2 Starch, 1 Other Carbohydrate, 1½ High-Fat Meat, 4 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 3

Tip To save time, use fully cooked bratwurst and skip the simmering step. The sandwiches are delicious served with coleslaw, potato chips and fresh fruit.