These Beyond Brat BBQ Sliders are calling your name!

Ingredients

• 8 pieces Nubian Sausage (cut lengthwise and opened like a book)
• 1/2 cup Barbecue Sauce (for brushing the sausage)
• 8 pieces Pretzel Buns (soft pretzel buns, split)
• 1 medium Red Onion (thinly sliced for quick pickling)
• 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar (for quick pickling)
• 1 tablespoon Sugar (for quick pickling)
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt (for quick pickling)
• 2 cups Green Cabbage (shredded)
• 1/2 cup Carrot (shredded)
• 1/4 cup Mayonnaise (for slaw dressing)
• 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar (for slaw dressing)
• 1 teaspoon Sugar (for slaw dressing)
• to taste Black Pepper (freshly ground)

Instructions

1. Quick Pickle Red Onions

   Thinly slice the red onion, then whisk together apple cider vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl. Add the onion slices, toss to coat, and let sit for at least 10 minutes.

   Time: PT10M

2. Prepare Slaw

   In a mixing bowl combine shredded cabbage, shredded carrot, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Toss until everything is evenly coated and let rest for 5 minutes.

   Time: PT10M

3. Preheat Grill

   Heat the grill or grill pan over medium‑high heat (about 375°F). Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 375°F

4. Grill Sausage Patties

   Cut each Nubian sausage lengthwise and open like a book. Place the cut side down on the grill, brush with barbecue sauce, and grill 4‑5 minutes until nicely charred. Flip, brush the other side with sauce, and grill another 4‑5 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: 375°F

5. Toast Pretzel Buns

   Lightly butter the cut sides of the pretzel buns and place them cut side down on the grill for 1‑2 minutes until lightly toasted.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: 375°F

6. Assemble Sliders

   On the bottom half of each pretzel bun, place a grilled brat patty, top with a spoonful of slaw, add a few pickled red onions, and finish with the top bun. Serve immediately while warm.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

440

Protein

20g

Carbohydrates

35g

Fat

20g

Fiber

2g