Description
German-inspired grilled brat kabobs with marinated vegetables showcase classic summer flavors from Bavaria. Sizzling skewers combine juicy bratwurst, colorful peppers, and zesty marinades for a delightful outdoor meal you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bratwurst sausages (pre-cooked or fresh)
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 zucchini, sliced into rounds
- 1 red onion, cut into chunks
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 3 tbsps (45 mL) olive oil
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) balsamic vinegar (or lemon juice)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey (optional, for sweetness)
- 1 tsp dried oregano (or Italian seasoning)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 6 skewers (metal or soaked wooden skewers)
Instructions
- Marinade Creation: Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, mustard, honey, oregano, salt, and pepper in a comprehensive mixing bowl until harmoniously blended.
- Vegetable Preparation: Immerse sliced bell peppers, zucchini, onion, and cherry tomatoes into the marinade, ensuring comprehensive coverage and flavor infusion for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Bratwurst Cooking: Grill or pan-cook bratwurst over medium heat until thoroughly cooked, then slice into uniform one-inch segments once slightly cooled.
- Kabob Assembly: Thread alternating bratwurst pieces and marinated vegetables onto skewers, creating a visually dynamic arrangement with colorful vegetable gradients.
- Grilling Process: Ignite grill to medium-high temperature (375-400F / 190-200C), strategically positioning kabobs on grates and rotating periodically to achieve uniform caramelization and optimal charring.
- Serving Presentation: Remove kabobs when vegetables display tender caramelization and bratwurst exhibits appetizing grill marks, accompanied by complementary condiments like robust mustard, smoky BBQ sauce, or rustic grilled bread.
Notes
- Marinate Strategically: Let vegetables soak for at least 30 minutes but no longer than 2 hours to prevent over-softening and maintain crisp texture.
- Prevent Skewer Burning: Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to stop them from charring or catching fire during cooking.
- Balance Heat Distribution: Cut bratwurst and vegetables into similar-sized pieces to ensure uniform cooking and prevent uneven grilling.
- Dietary Flexibility: Swap bratwurst with plant-based sausages for vegetarian version or use chicken sausage for lower-fat alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 min
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg