# Bratwurst with mustard (from Cooking With Ry)

Video: [Boilermaker Brats Grilled On The Weber Kettle And Topped With Homemade Whiskey Mustard](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6JnShpb_wQ) by [Cooking With Ry](https://www.youtube.com/@CookingWithRy).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$4.51 per serving, ~$13.53 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$17.49* per serving (80%) vs ordering out (~$22.00*). * Estimate: predicted from the ingredient list: 4 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario bistro plate at ~$22, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1.5 cups yellow mustard seeds
- 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup whiskey
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tbsp (plus a pinch to taste) kosher salt
- 0.5 cup honey
- 2 tbsp (or as needed) water
- 1 pinch (to taste) cayenne pepper _(amount estimated)_
- 1 medium red onion
- 1 bottle (12 oz) dark ale
- 3 pork bratwurst sausages
- 3 hoagie rolls _(amount estimated)_
- to taste pickled jalapeños
- to taste hot sauce

## Steps

1. [1:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6JnShpb_wQ&t=60s) Heat a cast-iron skillet on the grill over direct heat.
2. [1:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6JnShpb_wQ&t=97s) Sauté sliced red onions in the skillet.
3. [2:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6JnShpb_wQ&t=133s) Pour dark ale into the skillet and bring to a simmer.
4. [2:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6JnShpb_wQ&t=147s) Add pork bratwurst sausages to the simmering liquid.
5. [2:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6JnShpb_wQ&t=156s) Simmer the brats for 10 to 20 minutes, rotating the pan occasionally.
6. [3:59](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6JnShpb_wQ&t=239s) Combine yellow mustard seeds, apple cider vinegar, and whiskey in a glass jar.
7. [4:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6JnShpb_wQ&t=263s) Cover loosely and let sit on the counter for 24 hours.
8. [5:03](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6JnShpb_wQ&t=303s) Transfer soaked seeds to a blender and add turmeric, salt, and honey.
9. [5:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6JnShpb_wQ&t=335s) Blend the mixture, scraping down the sides, until semi-smooth.
10. [6:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6JnShpb_wQ&t=385s) Thin with water, add cayenne and extra salt, and blend again.
11. [7:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6JnShpb_wQ&t=425s) Store the mustard in a jar in the refrigerator for a few days.
12. [7:54](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6JnShpb_wQ&t=474s) Check the internal temperature of the simmering brats, aiming for 150-155°F before grilling.
13. [8:39](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6JnShpb_wQ&t=519s) Transfer the brats to direct grill heat to char them and reach 165°F (74°C).
14. [9:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6JnShpb_wQ&t=553s) Lightly toast a hoagie roll.
15. [9:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6JnShpb_wQ&t=563s) Assemble the sandwich with the brat, homemade mustard, simmered onions, pickled jalapeños, and hot sauce.

## Equipment

- grill
- cast-iron skillet
- glass jar
- blender
- tongs
- meat thermometer

## What the video didn't say

- Exact cooking times for simmering and grilling
- Exact amount of pickled jalapeños and hot sauce
- Exact brand of dark ale used

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