Beer-Bathed Brats

Sep 28, 2015

Juicy bratwurst sausages simmered in beer are the star of the show at any Oktoberfest party. Delicious by themselves or tucked inside a roll. Serve with sauerkraut, a variety of mustard (white wine, stone-ground, horseradish) and pickles.

Makes: 8 servings

Ingredients
8 bratwurst sausages
8 large yellow onions, coarsely chopped
3 cups (24 oz) Paulaner Oktoberfest Bier

Directions
In a large saucepan, combine the beer and onions. Add the bratwurst and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until the brats are heated through.

Remove brats from liquid using tongs and place on a platter to serve.

Alternatively, one sure-fire way to make certain all your guests get a piping hot, juicy sausage is to create a Johnsonville® Brat Hot Tub.

Chocolate Dipped Apple & Orange Slices

Sep 24, 2015

Tart apples and sweet citrus meet chocolate! Complementary flavours that match-up to create heavenly tasting fruit snacks.

Dark Chocolate Dipped Oranges

Sweet & salty treats you can enjoy anytime.

Ingredients
5 oranges, peeled,sectioned and patted dry
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
sea salt or coarse salt

Directions
1. Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper and set aside.
2. In a microwave safe bowl or in a double boiler, melt chocolate chips – Melting Chocolate Instructions.
3. Dip each orange section into the melted chocolate; about halfway up section. Place dipped orange section on baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and repeat until all slices are evenly coated and sprinkled with salt. Refrigerate for 10 minutes or until chocolate has hardened.

Store loosely covered up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Chocolate Dipped Green Apple Slices

Tart, green Granny Smith apples pair perfectly with chocolate. Sprinkle with chopped nuts and shredded coconut for a delicious snack or after school treat.

Ready in 25 minutes. Makes: 4-6 servings

Ingredients
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or coconut oil if you prefer)
1 Granny Smith apple, sliced into 1/4-inch slices
1/4 cup chopped peanuts
1/4 cup shredded coconut

Directions
1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper. Set aside.
2. Melt the chocolate chips and oil together over a double boiler or in microwave – Melting Chocolate Instructions.
3. Dip each apple slice into the melted chocolate, coating evenly. The chocolate should go at least half of the way up each apple slice. Let the excess chocolate drip off.
4. Sprinkle each slice with either peanuts or coconut, and place the slices on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Place in the fridge until the chocolate hardens, 10 to 15 minutes.

Dark Chocolate Candied Orange Slices

A distinctive treat usually bought in confectionery shops, Chocolate Covered Candied Orange Slices are actually quite easy to make at home. All that is required is time! Delightful anytime, these candied slices are wonderful to give to family and friends at Christmas.

NOTE: As the orange peel is intended to be eaten, use thin-skinned oranges for the best results.

Ingredients
2 oranges
1 cup sugar
2 cups water
1/2 cup chopped dark baking chocolate
Sea salt or coarse salt

Directions
1. Slice oranges thinly with their peel on.
2. Mix water and sugar in a pot until the sugar dissolves. Add orange slices and bring to a boil.
3. Remove from heat, and pour into a shallow container. Cool completely, cover container and place in fridge overnight.
4. Preheat oven to 170°F.
5. Place a wire rack over a parchment lined a baking sheet. Place the orange slices on the wire rack.
6. Place baking sheet in oven, leaving oven door open about 2 inches.
7. Slowly dry oranges for 2 to 2 ½ hours, rotating pan every 30 minutes, and turning orange slices over every hour to ensure the slices dry evenly. When done, the orange slices will be dry but still pliable. Cool completely.
8. Melt chocolate using the microwave or double boiler method – Melting Chocolate Instructions.
9. Let chocolate cool slightly then dip orange slices into it, covering each slice about halfway.
10. Transfer slices to a parchment lined baking sheet, sprinkle with sea salt, and chill for an hour.