Oktoberfest Pretzel Dog

Oktoberfest Pretzel Dogs Recipe

1. Heat a large thick-bottomed pan (preferably cast-iron skillet). Add oil. Sear the bratwurst and bauernwust links on medium-high heat for about 3 minutes, flip using tongs, and cook on the other side for another 3 minutes.
   Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 325°F for Euro-Bake 7.5" Pretzel Sticks.
2. Flip the sausages again, add beer, cover, and cook on low heat for about 10 minutes, flipping again halfway. The internal temperature should read 160°F. Remove bratwurst/bauernwurst.
3. When the oven is ready, bake the 7.5" Pretzel Sticks for 2-3 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool. Cut the pretzel sticks in half.
4. Spread spicy brown mustard on the inside of the baked pretzel sticks. Add bratwurst/bauernwurst cooked link and top with beer braised onions. Serve with extra spicy brown mustard on the side.

Beer Braised Onions Recipe

1. In a sauce pot slowly render the bacon for 2-3 minutes, add the onion and garlic and continue cooking for 3 minutes​
2. Next, sprinkle over the flour and cook for one minute, then slowly stir in the cold beer to a boil.​
3. Reduce to a simmer, add the beef stock, mustard and simmer for 20-25 minutes.