Whisk together oil, honey, mustard and crushed red pepper a medium bowl. Add halloumi, yellow and red peppers, and onion; stir to coat. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Seasons Magazine
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Description
Juicy grilled brats with fresh veggies and halloumi cheese is a tasty summertime or tailgate meal-on-a stick. Halloumi, also known as squeaky cheese, because its elastic texture “squeaks” as it is chewed. Best yet, this unique cheese won’t melt when it is grilled.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 6
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 3 tbsp. Gustare Vita olive oil | ||
| 1 tbsp. Hy-Vee honey | ||
| 1 tbsp. Culinary Tours smoked porter coarse ground mustard | ||
| ½ tsp. Hy-Vee crushed red pepper | ||
| 1 (7.9-oz.) pkg. halloumi cheese, at room temperature; cut into ¾- to 1-in. chunks | ||
| 1 large yellow bell pepper, cut into about 1- to 1½-in. pieces | ||
| 1 large red bell pepper, cut into about 1- to 1 ½-in. pieces | ||
| 1 medium red onion, cut into about 1-in. to 1 ¼-in. chunks | ||
| 5 -Vee Meat Department fresh pork bratwursts | ||
| 1 (16-oz.) can domestic light lager beer | ||
| ¼ c. Famous Dave’s sweet & zesty BBQ sauce, plus additional for serving |
Things To Grab
- Whisk
- Medium bowl
- Silicone spatula
- Small sharp knife
- Large saucepan
- Cutting board
- Large wire-mesh grilling basket or grilling screen
- Hy-Vee olive oil cooking spray
- Pellet smoker
- Apple wood grilling pellets and water pan
- Sharp knife
- 6 (12-in.) metal skewers
- Silicone pastry brush
Directions
Meanwhile, poke bratwursts several times with the point of a small sharp knife. Combine 4 cups water, beer and bratwurst in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer for 7 to 8 minutes or until bratwursts reach 165 degrees. Transfer bratwurst to a cutting board. Let stand for 5 minutes.
Spray a large wire-mesh grilling basket or grilling screen with cooking spray; set aside. Preheat pellet smoker according to manufacturer's directions to maintain a temperature of 225 degrees to 230 degrees. Use wood pellets and water pan as directed.
Diagonally cut each bratwurst into 5 pieces. Alternately thread bratwurst pieces, yellow and red peppers, onion and halloumi on 6 (12-in.) metal skewers.
Place skewers in grilling basket or on grilling screen; place on rack in smoker. Close smoker; smoke for 1 hour; brush all sides with ¼ cup BBQ sauce. Rotate grilled basket or screen on smoker rack. Close smoker; smoke for 30 to 45 minutes more or until desired smoke flavor and vegetables are lightly charred. Serve with additional BBQ sauce, if desired.
Note: This recipe was tested using a pellet smoker. Smoking times may vary depending on style and size of smoker.
Nutrition facts
Servings
510 Calories per serving
1 skewer each
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 33g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 29g
- Protein: 23g
Daily Values
0%
Iron 6%
0%
Calcium 40%
0%
Vitamin D 15%
0%
Potassium 6%