Bacon-Wrapped Bratwurst

Ingredients

• 4 bratwurst
• 3 cans light beer , 12 ounce
• 5 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 6 slices bacon , cut in half

Instructions

1. 1

   Poke bratwurst several times with a small fork and place into a saucepan. Pour in beer and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove bratwurst from beer and allow to cool to room temperature.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top.

3. 3

   Toss brown sugar and cayenne pepper together in a large bowl and set aside.

4. 4

   Cut each boiled bratwurst into thirds. Wrap each piece with 1/2 strip bacon; secure with a toothpick. Toss bacon wrapped bratwurst with cayenne mixture to coat, then place on the prepared baking sheet.

5. 5

   Bake in the preheated oven until bacon is brown and crisp, 25 to 35 minutes.