Ingredients

1

can or bottle (12 oz) beer or nonalcoholic beer

4

uncooked fresh bratwurst links (about 1 lb)

2

tablespoons Thousand Island dressing

4

rye or whole wheat bratwurst buns, split

1/2

cup shredded Swiss cheese (2 oz)

1

cup sauerkraut, drained, heated if desired

Preparation

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

Drain bratwurst. Place on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 5 to 10 minutes, turning once, until brown.

Spread dressing on cut sides of buns. Place bratwurst in buns; top with cheese, bratwurst and sauerkraut.