Try one of these....
1. Sauerkraut. Sauerkraut and bratwurst go together like, well, sauerkraut and bratwurst. This is a can’t miss bratwurst side and satisfies the traditionalists.
2. German-style potato salad. This is basically a typical potato salad but minus the mayo. Hard to go wrong with potato salad and any grilled meat.
3. Spaetzle. This is another traditional German side that can be made as either an egg noodle or dumpling style dish.
4. Grilled corn on the cob. This one is a nod to American-style grilling, with corn on the cob the perfect accent to bratwurst and lots of other grilled foods.
5. Cabbage. Sweet and sour red cabbage and red cabbage slaw are another popular nod to the Germanic roots of bratwurst.
6. Baked beans. Not a lot to add here. Baked beans are good.
7. Not a salad. Seriously. Don’t ever serve salad anywhere near you brats. An abomination that must be avoided. hehehe
8. Potato pancakes. Shredded pancakes (aka Reibekuchen) are potato fritters that are much beloved in German cuisine.
9. Pickled red eggs. Another German delicacy that combines eggs and beets and packs a bit of a bite.
10. Cole slaw. Cole slaw is a tried and true side dish that works well with many different meats.
