Instructions

1. In a bowl, add the Bratwurst’s meat minus the casings. Add in 6 ounces of the drained sauerkraut, 3/4 cup of cubed Swiss cheese. Mix well, and form into 6 tight burger patties. Cover and place in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
2. While the burgers are chilling, add the 1 Tbl of butter to a skillet over medium heat. Toss in the rest of the sauerkraut, stir frequently, and fry up until it starts to crisp up on the edges. Set aside.
3. Preheat the grill to 400F with a cast iron pan on it. When the pan is hot enough, drizzle in some canola oil and the burger patties. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until a beautiful crispy sear has developed. Flip, cook for a few minutes, add 1-2 slices of cheese per burger, and continue to cook until the internal temperature is 160. If desired, grill the pretzel buns.
4. To the bottom of the pretzel bun, add a few slices of red onion followed by the burger. Add a spoon or two of the fried sauerkraut, a few spoons of mustard, followed by the top of the bun. Serve with pickles, chips, and a beer or drink of choice.