Wisconsin Bratwurst

   This is the only way to cook bratwurst in Wisconsin. The 
   brats are incredibly tasty! If you can get fresh bratwurst 
   from a sausage shop, do it... its worth the extra cost. 
   Packaged bratwurst is okay, but there's nothing like fresh 
   brats. Serve with brown mustard and on hoagie rolls; serve on 
   substantial hoagie rolls, never on hot dog buns. Mustard is 
   important - it must stone ground mustard. Add warm sauerkraut if 
   you want it, and ketchup if you desire. Chow down! Think 
   about those Wisconsin summers! Listen to some polka! Prep 
   Time: approx. 20 Minutes. Cook Time: approx. 35 Minutes. 
   Ready in: approx. 55 Minutes. Makes 8 servings. 
  

Ingredients

2 pounds bratwurst
2 onions, thinly sliced
1 cup butter
6 (12 fluid ounce) cans or bottles beer
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
 

Directions
1 Prick bratwurst with fork so they won't explode as they 
   cook, and add to a large stew pot. Add onions and butter or 
   margarine, and slowly pour beer into the pot. Place pot over 
   medium heat, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
2 Preheat grill for medium high heat.
3 Lightly oil grate, and place bratwurst on grill. Cook 
   for 10 to 14 minutes, turning to brown evenly. Serve hot 
   off the grill.