Bratwurst with Brie and Apple Slaw

Take the simple act of grilling bratwurst to another level with this delicious recipe.

Total: 45 min
Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4 bratwurst, about 4 ounces each
• 4 pretzel hotdog buns, split 
• Melted butter, for brushing
• 6 ounces Brie, thinly sliced

Slaw:

• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey 
• 2 teaspoons grainy mustard 
• 1/2 teaspoon dried dill 
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 
• 2 crisp apples (like Fuji or Honeycrisp), unpeeled 
• 1 extra-large carrot, peeled
• 3 scallions, thinly sliced 

Directions

1. For the bratwurst: Prepare a gas grill for medium-high heat. Grill the bratwurst until cooked through (160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer), turning once, 20 to 25 minutes.
2. For the slaw: Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, honey, mustard, dill, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a generous grinding of black pepper. Whisk in the olive oil to make a dressing.
3. With a spiral slicer, cut the apples and carrot into spirals; (if you don’t have a spiral cutter you can also just cut into a fine julienne) add to the dressing. Add the scallions and toss well. Refrigerate the slaw until ready to serve.
4. When the brats are nearly finished cooking, brush the cut sides of the pretzel buns lightly with melted butter and grill, cut-side down, on the upper shelf until crisp at the edges, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn the buns cut-side up and top with the sliced brie; grill until the brie just begins to melt, about 1 minute.
5. Serve the bratwurst on the buns, topped with slaw. Serve any extra slaw on the side.