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Grilled bratwurst with warm German potato salad

Grilled bratwurst with warm German potato salad is a family meal for 4, ready in 40 minutes, very easy to make, for about €2.20 per person. The key is pouring the hot broth dressing over the still warm potatoes so they soak it up fully before you stir in the oil and pickles.

Here's grilled bratwurst with warm potato salad in broth dressing, the classic pairing from southern Germany.

Grilled bratwurst with warm German potato salad
Total time
40 min
Difficulty
Very easy
Cost per person
€2.20
Calories per person
650 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Summer, Spring, Winter, Fall
The kids
They generally like it

There's no mayonnaise or cream here, the potato salad is dressed with hot beef broth, sharpened with vinegar and mustard. The potato slices drink in that liquid as they cool, turning tender and flavorful all the way through. Diced pickles and chives add the crunch and freshness the dish would otherwise miss.

This is a relaxed weeknight dinner, everything comes together in one pot and one pan. Kids love well grilled bratwurst, and this warm salad goes down easier with them than a cold classic potato salad. Mon Chou also suggests it for an easy Sunday, served just as it is, no fuss.

The ingredients

4 people

Butcher

  • Bratwurst sausages 4

Fruits and vegetables

  • Waxy potatoes 1.2 kg
  • Onion 1
  • Chives 1 bunch

Pantry

  • Beef brothoften in the pantry 15 cl
  • White wine vinegaroften in the pantry 3 tbsp
  • Mustardoften in the pantry 1 tbsp
  • Sunflower oiloften in the pantry 4 tbsp
  • Picklesoften in the pantry 3
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Allergens Mustard, Celery

The step by step recipe

  1. Cook the potatoes in their skins in salted water, then peel and slice them into rounds. 20 min

    Peel them while still warm, the skin slips right off.

  2. Heat the broth with the finely chopped onion, vinegar, and mustard. 5 min

    Let the onion cook for a minute in the broth to soften its bite.

  3. Pour the hot dressing over the potatoes, add the oil, and toss gently. 10 min

    Let it rest for ten minutes, the salad turns more tender.

  4. Grill the bratwurst in a skillet over medium heat, turning often. 12 min

    Too high a heat will split and dry them out.

  5. Stir the diced pickles and chives into the salad, taste, then serve with the sausages. 3 min

    Adjust the acidity at the end, the salad should taste bright.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick waxy potatoes, they hold their shape in slices and won't fall apart even after soaking up the warm broth.
  • Chop the onion very finely so it melts into the hot dressing instead of leaving raw chunks in the salad.
  • Prick the bratwurst lightly before grilling so they don't burst under the heat.

The variations

  • Swap the bratwurst for frankfurters or small sausages for a milder version that goes over well with younger kids.
  • For a vegetarian version, serve the potato salad with plant based sausages grilled the same way in a skillet.
  • To save time, cook the potatoes the day before and keep the salad in the fridge, just warm it slightly before pouring on the broth.

What to serve it with

  • A cold pale lager
  • Lightly buttered rye bread
  • Sparkling water with lemon

Storage

The potato salad keeps for 2 days in the fridge in a sealed container, it doesn't freeze well since cooked potatoes turn grainy once thawed. Cooked bratwurst keep for 2 days and reheat nicely in a skillet over low heat.

Questions about this dish

Can you make the potato salad ahead of time?

Yes, you can make it two to three hours before serving. Leave it at room temperature, the resting time actually improves the flavor.

What kind of mustard should you use?

A classic Dijon style mustard works perfectly, it adds just the right amount of sharpness. Skip very sweet mustards, they'll throw off the balance of the dressing.

Can you use vegetable broth instead of beef broth?

Yes, that works well and still gives good results. The flavor will be a bit lighter but the texture of the salad stays the same.

How do you know when the bratwurst are done?

They should be golden and nicely marked on all sides, about 12 minutes over medium heat. If you're unsure, cut one open, the inside should be evenly cooked with no pink left.

How long does it take to make grilled bratwurst with warm German potato salad?

Count 40 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “very easy”.

How many calories are in grilled bratwurst with warm German potato salad?

About 650 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does grilled bratwurst with warm German potato salad cost?

About €2.20 per serving, or €8.80 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains mustard, celery. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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