• 3 cans (12 oz. each) beer or 4 1/2 cups water
• 3 large onions, thinly sliced and separated into rings
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
• 2 to 3 teaspoons celery salt
• 2 to 3 teaspoons pepper
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 15 fresh bratwurst links (3 1/2 to 4 pounds)
• 5 hot dog buns or brat buns, split

In a large saucepan or dutch oven, combine the first seven ingredients.  Bring to a boil.  Add bratwurst.  Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes until bratwurst is firm and cooked.  Drain, reserving onions.  Broil or grill 5 bratwurst for 4-5 minutes or until browned, turning once.  Serve on buns with reserved onion.

YIELD:  5 servings

(Gunnard Stark, Engelwood, FL)