Grilled Bratwurst with Sauerkraut and Grilled Sweet Onion

Four servings:

4 bratwursts (approx 7" long)
1 1/2 cup sauerkraut  (approx. 1 can)
1 large sweet onion (Vidalia, Wala Wala, etc.)
2-4 heaping tablespoons whole grain mustard
 (Optional: 1/4 teaspoon caraway seed or 1/4 teaspoon dried dill)

Preheat grill to high (or start, heat, and spread charcoal)
Cut sweet onion into 1/2 inch slices. Spread onion slices on large plate and microwave for 4 minutes on high.
Heat sauerkraut in microwaveable bowl. Two minutes on high should be fine. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
Get out four shallow bowls or plates for arranging servings.
Place grill basket on grill. Put onions into basket and toss. Put brats on grill.

Using tongs, turn brats and stir onions every 2 minutes. After three turns, turn heat to low and cover. After 4 minutes, lift lid, turn brats, stir onions. Lower lid and cook an additional 4 minutes on low.( NOTE: Depending on the size, of your brats, cooking times may vary. If you're not sure if they're done, cut one in half to check.) Lift lid; remove onions and brats to clean plate/platter.

To serve; toss together onions and room temperature sauerkraut. (If desired, add optional caraway or dill before tossing.)  Divide among four shallow bowls or plates. Slice brats into 1/2" rounds. Place one brat's worth of slices per dish. Spoon 1/2 to 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard over brat. Lightly toss before eating.

This is a great way for the carb-sensitive to join in a family barbecue. This combination is excellent served on a sesame bun toasted right on the grill for the family members who don't have to watch carb-intake. A little barbecue sauce is good on this too, if you can take the sugar.