INGREDIENTS
- 1 pack Lottie’s Bratwurst, sliced on a bias into ¼ in medallions
- 1 pack Pierogi ( we like Juju’s Potato and Cheese best!)
- 2 bunches spring onions or scallions, cut into 2 inch bites.
- → If using spring onions, cut the bulbs into ½ or ¼ to cook more evenly.
- ½ pack fresh dill, picked
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp stone ground mustard or whatever mustard you have on hand!
INSTRUCTIONS
Cook the Pierogi:
- Heat a medium sauté pan over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil or a pat of butter.
- Add pierogi and cook per package directions, searing until golden-brown and crisp on both sides. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
Brown the Brats:
- In the same pan, add a touch more oil and raise the heat to medium-high.
- Working in batches, sear the sliced bratwurst until browned on one or both cut sides, about 2–3 minutes per batch. Remove and reserve with the pierogi.
Char the Onions:
- Increase heat to high. Add the onion or scallion pieces and sear until they take on deep caramelization, 2–4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Oven alternative: Toss the onions with oil and salt, roast at 475 degrees for 10 minutes, then broil 2–3 minutes for extra char.
Make the Mustard Cream:
- Return the pan to medium heat. Pour in the heavy cream, season with a pinch of salt, and whisk in your preferred mustard.
- Simmer until reduced by roughly half. When the sauce coats the back of a spoon but is still pourable, slightly looser than sour cream.
- Taste and adjust with more salt, pepper, or mustard as needed.
To Serve:
- Spoon 1–2 tablespoons of mustard cream onto each serving bowl or plate.
- Arrange pierogi, brat slices, and charred onions on top.
- Finish with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh dill. Serve immediately.
*For a extra pop, you can also incorporate pickled mustard seeds, we like cien chiles ones the best :)