Game Day Tailgaters!

Brats in bacon....talk about your pork on pork action.
Yes please!

These are the ultimate tailgate munchies.

Another "so easy" recipe. WHY didn't I do this sooner? Incredibly tasty. The cayenne gives an unexpected kick and can be  adjusted to suit your taste. GO TEAM PORK!

    Ingredients:

• Pack of Brats - I like Johnsonville (uncooked)
• Beer - 2-3 cans or add water or apple juice to make up difference
• 3/4 cup of brown sugar (dark or light)
• 1 teaspoon cayenne powder

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Take pack of brats and poke at them with a fork to pierce skin.
• Place in a saucepan and cover with the beer. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium, and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the beer, and allow to cool.

            Cook's Note:  I did this step the day before and refrigerated.   

• Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and place a wire rack on top. (don't skip this step!! Too much grease otherwise)
• Toss the brown sugar and cayenne pepper together in a large bowl and set aside.
• Cut each bratwurst into bite sized pieces, and wrap each piece with a half strip of bacon. Secure with a toothpick.
  
• Toss the bratwurst with the cayenne mixture to coat, then place onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in preheated oven until the bacon is brown and crisp, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Have your guests rave over the kitchen goddess you have become.