BRATWURST SUB SANDWICH

We should title this “Cooking Without A Recipe” It's so simple.

We are in the middle of a kitchen remodel here, so cooking time has been reduced to the simple things. And since I am making all the cabinets myself, I have had zero time to plan and cook meals, let alone blog about them. But I am slowly "catching up."

Even with a limited kitchen, I will not GO OUT TO EAT. Have you read the latest health reports on YOUR local restaurants?? Makes me cringe. 

Anyway, lets, look in the freezer and see what we have.

Oh, I like BRATS, and we have some chili that we made a couple of weeks ago and froze.

Let's run to the store and get some buns. And some beer.

It's time for a sub sandwich. 

OK, we are back with the goods and the brats and chili are thawed. Let's fire up the grill.

Start by grilling up the bratwurst. When they are done, set them aside.

Put the chili in a pan and warm it up. You don't need it hot as you're going to put these subs in the oven later.

Cut the sub rolls down the center. I always remove some of the breading in the center to make room for the good stuff.

Now it gets easier. Cut the brats length wise and lay them in the bun. Add some chili and anything else you want. I used some chopped onions, and mushrooms.

Cover the whole mess with some shredded mozzarella.(or cheddar) cheese. Wrap the puppies up in foil and put them in the oven at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes. 

Have a beer and play with the doggie

After twenty minutes and two beers (drink fast) check the internal temp with your handy dandy temperature thing. 

(Thermo Pin - Every kitchen should have one)

When the temp is hot enough for you, they are done.

 Told you it was simple.

Served with a nice salad and a beer, it made for a fine quick and simple dinner. (We served them with some potato salad we made earlier in the day)

See, even with a limited kitchen you don't need to go out to eat.

Stay tuned for a couple of more things we did in planning meals to have during out kitchen remodel.

 (New cabinet getting a "cat" Scan)

Live long and prosper.