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How to Make the Perfect Dijon Coleslaw


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  • Author: Sarah Fennel
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

Tangy Dijon coleslaw and flavorful beer brats—a perfect summer grilling combo. Easy to make, even easier to enjoy!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1/3 cups (79 ml) mayonnaise
  • 4 teaspoons Maille original dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Maille whole grain mustard
  • 1 tablespoon pickle juice
  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups (946 ml) red cabbage
  • 2 cups (473 ml) green cabbage
  • 8 bratwursts
  • 24 oz (680 g) lager
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • hot dog buns
  • jalapeños

Instructions

  1. Make the coleslaw
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, both mustards, pickle juice, white wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Add in red and green cabbage and toss to coat thoroughly.
  4. Set aside.
  5. Make the beer brats
  6. In a deep saucepan, heat beer until it simmers.
  7. Add in brats and cook for 8-10 minutes over low heat.
  8. Remove from saucepan and place in a large nonstick skillet with 1 tablespoon of butter until cooked through.
  9. Toast hot dog buns.
  10. Stuff buns with coleslaw and beer brats.
  11. Top with jalapeño and serve with french fries.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use a high-quality, flavorful mayonnaise.
  • If you don’t have lager, substitute with another light-bodied beer, or even chicken broth for a non-alcoholic option.
  • To make ahead, prepare the coleslaw up to 2 days in advance and store it in the refrigerator.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: German-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 600
  • Sugar: 10
  • Sodium: 800
  • Fat: 35
  • Saturated Fat: 10
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20
  • Carbohydrates: 50
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 20
  • Cholesterol: 80