Barbecued Bratwurst and Bacon Tortilla Wraps
Bacon-wrapped bratwurst sausages grilled until browned, then nestled in warm flour tortillas spread with sun-dried tomato paste. Quick barbecue meal finished with fresh parsley and toothpick-secured halves for easy serving.
Ingredients
- 6 large long bratwurst sausagesother grilling sausage1:1savorymeat
maintains texture and flavor
- 6 smoked streaky bacon rasherspancetta1:1savorymeat
similar smoke and crispness
- 6 small flour tortilla wrapscorn tortillas1:1grain
firmer texture, corn flavor
- 2 tbsp sun-dried tomato pasteregular tomato paste0.5:1vegetable
milder, less concentrated
- fresh parsley leaves(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Wrap each sausage in a bacon rasher.
- 2
Barbecue until browned and cooked through.
- 3
Warm the tortillas on the barbecue, 30 seconds per side.
- 4
Spread each tortilla with sun-dried tomato paste.
- 5
Wrap each tortilla around a sausage.
- 6
Return to the barbecue and turn to brown the wraps.
- 7
Halve each wrap and secure with a toothpick.
- 8
Garnish with parsley leaves if desired.
Tips
Use good quality sausages for better flavor.
Keep toothpicks in wraps until serving to prevent them from unraveling.
Good to Know
Best served immediately while warm. Cooled wraps can be reheated gently.
Wrap sausages in bacon up to 4 hours ahead. Assemble just before grilling.
Serve immediately with extra parsley on the side or simple slaw.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip warming tortillas to avoid them being dry or cracking when wrapped.
Do not over-grill wraps after assembly to avoid burning the tortillas before sausage interior reheats.
Substitutions
maintains texture and flavor
milder, less concentrated