Classic Brat Burgers

I’ve toyed with various bratwurst burgers over the years, and nothing really ever wowed me. I’ve even bought the pre-made brat patties. Nothing wrong with them, but I always felt like I needed something else… something more. And this right here is it.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword bratwurst, burgers, sausage

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 1254kcal

Author Based loosely on a recipe from Ray Ray's Hog Pit

Equipment

Ingredients

For the burgers

3 pounds bratwurst removed from casings
6 onion hamburger buns

For the spread

1 cup honey
¾ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For the topping

2 cups Napa cabbage thinly sliced
1 cup onion thinly sliced

Instructions

For the burgers

Divide the bratwurst into 6 1/2 pound balls and form into patties.
Fire up your grill and cook until done about 5 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165 F.
Remove and toast the buns as desired.
Serve patties on buns heaped with plenty of the topping and drizzled with lots of the spread.

For the spread

Combine all ingredients. Stir again just before serving.

For the topping

Combine all ingredients.

Notes

You can skip the topping ingredients and use pre-made slaw if you want!

Nutrition