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In addition to Memphis Dry-Rubbed Wings I served grilled brats with a funky chow chow at my driveway tailgate party. Brats are a definite tailgate classic, but this chow chow really makes them something special.
A chow chow is traditionally a relish that is, well, relished in the South. This version is decidedly different, with a base of sauerkraut and onion, the added tang of mustard and a slight spicy finish, which is perfect on brats. My inspiration was to combine many of the condiments that one might ordinarily put on a brat and add a few twists to make something unique. It worked well and my guests enjoyed it.
I paired the brats with Bush's Original Baked Beans. The tender sweet beans were a great compliment to the snap and tang of the brats.
Ingredients
18 Brats
18 Buns
1 batch Funky Chow Chow (recipe follows)
3 cans Bush's Original Baked Beans
Funky Chow Chow
3 cups Sauerkraut, undrained (not from a can, please)
2 cups Yellow onions, diced small
3/4 cup Sweet pickle relish
2 Tbs Yellow mustard
2 Tbs Sugar
2 tsp Granulated garlic (not garlic "powder")
1 tsp Celery salt
1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
1/8 tsp Ground cayenne (optional)
Method
Combine all of the chow chow ingredients in a medium mixing bowl, mix well, cover and refrigerate at least two hours, preferably overnight.
Start your grill and prepare for two-zone cooking (indirect and direct) at medium heat (350-375º).
Grill the brats direct until they're nicely browned.
Move the brats to the indirect side of the grill and continue cooking until they reach an internal temperature of 165º
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While the sausages finish cooking, warm the buns and heat the beans.
Nestle a brat in a bun, load it up with chow chow, and dish up a mess of beans.
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Dive in and enjoy!
Thanks!
I would like to thank Bush Brothers for sponsoring my gameday cookout. I've long been a huge fan of Bush's beans, and they have been nothing but a joy to work with.
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