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Thurgau cider bratwurst in a crusty roll

Ingredients

For 4 people

For the sausage and rolls

The Green Mountain bratwursts (or a similar product)

rustic bread rolls (Bürli/Weggen)

4 tbsp

crispy fried onions

For the Thurgau apple mustard glaze

1 dl

Thurgau apple cider (sour cider known as «Sure Moscht»)

2 tbsp

coarse sweet mustard

1 tbsp

maple syrup (grade C)

1 tsp

apple cider vinegar

For the smoky sauerkraut topping

200 g

sauerkraut, well drained

apple (for example Braeburn), finely diced

small onion, sliced into fine strips

1 tbsp

vegan butter

½ tsp

liquid smoke (optional, for a BBQ aroma)

½ tsp

whole caraway seeds

This recipe is part of our summer campaign «Real men grill plants» (2026).
Recipe by Thomas Glässing. Picture by Nora Dal Cero.

Preparation

1. The sauerkraut topping: Heat a cast-iron pan on the grill (or side burner). Melt the vegan butter and sauté the onion strips until translucent. Add the diced apple and the caraway and fry briefly. Fold in the drained sauerkraut. Season with liquid smoke and simmer over medium heat for about 10 minutes, until the sauerkraut is soft and has developed light roasted aromas. Keep warm.

2. The apple mustard glaze: In a small pot, combine the apple cider, coarse mustard, maple syrup, and apple cider vinegar. Reduce on the grill until the liquid thickens to a syrupy glaze. Remove from the heat.

3. The bratwursts: Prepare the grill for medium direct heat. Place the The Green Mountain bratwursts on the grate and grill them on all sides until golden brown and crispy (about 6–8 minutes). In the last 2 minutes, brush the sausages generously with the apple mustard glaze, basting them so they become nicely sticky and caramelised. Briefly toast the rolls on the grill.

4. Plating and serving: Slice open the toasted rolls. Add a generous spoonful of the warm smoky sauerkraut. Place the hot, glazed bratwurst on top. Drizzle with a little extra glaze and sprinkle with crispy fried onions. Serve immediately while hot.

Additional information:

Use organic ingredients. Cooking with love – you can really taste the difference!
All information is provided without guarantee.

This recipe from Thomas Glässing was inserted by Swissveg / 2026-05-29 09:07:22

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