Ingredients
- 6 Pork Bratwurst
- 2; 12 ounce IPA Style Beers
- 1 Onion (peeled and quartered)
- 3 Cloves Garlic (peeled and smashed)
- 1 teaspoon Coriander Seeds
- 2 cups Flour
- 1 teaspoon Freshly Grated Nutmeg
- Kosher Salt
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 3 Eggs
- 3/4 cup Milk
- 3 tablespoons Chives (finely sliced)
- Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 3 cups Onion (finely sliced)
- 3 cups Finely Shredded Emmentaler Cheese
Directions
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Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
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For the Bratwurst poaching liquid combine the Beer, Onion, Garlic, and Coriander.
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When the liquid comes up to a strong simmer, add in the Bratwurst.
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Cook for 5-7 minutes until the Bratwurst is cooked through.
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Remove cooked Bratwurst to preheated grill pan.
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Cook until slightly charred on all sides. Remove to a platter and set aside to keep warm.
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In the meantime bring a Salted pot of water to a boil.
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In a mixing bowl, sift together the Flour, Nutmeg, and a good pinch of Salt and Pepper. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the Eggs and Milk.
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Add the Flour mixture to the Egg mixture and stir until combined and relatively smooth.
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Set aside while you start your Onions.
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Place a large oven-safe sauté pan over medium-high heat.
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When the pan is hot, add a drizzle of Olive Oil followed by the Onions and a pinch of Salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the Onions are lightly caramelized then add the Butter and reduce heat to low.
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Preheat broiler.
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To make the Spaetzle, place a Spaetzle maker over the pot of boiling water and pour all of your batter inside of it.
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Start moving the Spaetzle maker back and forth cutting little Spaetzle underneath.
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When the dumplings float to the top of the water, let them cook for an additional minute. Remove Spaetzle with a slotted spoon to the pan with the Onions and Butter.
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Toss to combine everything then ladle in 4 ounces of pasta water.
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Remove from the heat.
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Season with more Black Pepper and Nutmeg and stir in 1 1/2 cups of Cheese.
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Top with the remaining 1 1/2 cup of Cheese and the Chives.
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Place under broiler until light golden brown on top.
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Remove from the broiler and garnish with more Chives.
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Serve with the grilled Bratwurst.