Beer Brats

8 links of fresh bratwurst

4 (8-ounce) cans of beer

2/3 cup Dijon mustard  

1 teaspoon caraway seeds  

8 ounces bacon, chopped

2 cups onions (thinly sliced)

Freshly ground black pepper

Salt

2 tablespoons chopped garlic

1/4 cup whole grain mustard

10 (6-inch) sub rolls  

Preheat the grill. Place the beer, mustard, caraway seeds in a saucepan, over medium heat. Bring the liquid to a boil. Add the sausages and cook for 10 minutes.

Remove from the sausages from the liquid, reserving the liquid. Cook sausage on grill

In a large sauté pan, over medium heat, render the bacon until crispy, about 6 to 8 minutes.

Remove the bacon and set aside. Discard the all the bacon fat except for 1/4 cup

Place 1/4 cup of the fat back into the pan and add the onions. Season with black pepper.

Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, or until tender.  Season with salt and pepper.

Stir in the garlic, mustard and 2 cups of the liquid from the sausages and sausage.

Bring the liquid to a simmer and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Re-season with salt and pepper.