Have you ever met someone who’s a little different. . a little unique . . maybe not someone the world would consider normal or socially acceptable, but you are strangely attracted and drawn to them anyway?
This is Limburger, my friends.
Yes, the cheese. I’m talking about cheese. If you’ve never heard of it, which I hadn’t until I moved to Wisconsin, it’s known as the stinky cheese. The cheese you can smell a few miles away. That one.
Well, you can’t let the smell deter you. . this cheese is fabulous when eaten the right way. Like this.
Yes, I’m channeling those gooey, messy, drippy burgers from Carl’s Jr. with this one. . is Carl’s Jr. just a California thing? Anyway, this is the BIG DADDY. The take-a-bite-and-have-cheese-and-stuff-on-your-face-but-you-don’t-care sandwich. And the best part? Other than the cheese? There’s bratwurst and pickled red onions in here yo.
The Ultimate Limburger and Bratwurst Sandwich
Ingredients
For pickled red onions:
- 1 red onion peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
For bratwurst:
- 1 large onion peeled and sliced
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter cubed
- 1 1/2 bottles red lager beer
- 4 bratwursts
For sandwich:
- 8 slices rye bread
- 6 oz. Wisconsin limburger sliced into 8 pieces
- Dijon mustard
- Pickled red onions
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups red cabbage shredded
- 2 teaspoons brown rice vinegar or red wine vinegar
Instructions
For pickled red onions:
- Place onion slices in mason jar and set aside. Using small bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients until sugar and salt have dissolved. Pour vinegar mixture over onions, cover with lid and let sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour. To store, cover with lid and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
For bratwurst:
- Heat grill to high heat. Place onions and butter on medium-sized tray. Grill until softened. Pour in beer, add bratwursts and cover tray with aluminum foil. Reduce heat to medium and poach bratwursts for about 5 minutes on each side. Remove from liquid and grill bratwursts until nicely browned and charred slightly. Remove from grill and slice each bratwurst in half lengthwise.
For sandwich:
- Toast rye bread and immediately place two slices limburger on bottom slices. Spread Dijon mustard on top of slices. For each sandwich, place one sliced grilled bratwurst onto limburger cheese, top with pickled red onions and shredded cabbage. Drizzle 1/2 teaspoon of brown rice vinegar over shredded cabbage and cover with top slice, mustard-side down. Enjoy sandwiches with a dark beer.
So, head on over to The Wisconsin Cheese Talk blog to read this one and to find out why on earth I made a sandwich like this!! I hope you enjoy!! Oh, and you need a dark beer with this one. Don’t miss this recipe!! If you’ve heard of Limburger and like it, hate it, like the sandwich . . or just have something to say, please leave me a comment on the Wisconsin Cheese Talk blog, I’d love to hear from you!
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with Wisconsin Cheese. All opinions expressed here are 100% my own.
Ashley+|+Spoonful+of+Flavor says
October 17, 2014 at 6:14 amWow, this really is ultimate! This would also be perfect for dinner tonight!
Zainab says
October 17, 2014 at 6:55 amJust want to face plant!!!
Martha @ A Family Feast says
October 17, 2014 at 7:12 amWhat a great sandwich Alice!! We LOVE Limburger cheese! Of course – my daughter runs from the room and hides because of the smell… But it’s so good!! I’m heading on over to check out the recipe!
Nutmeg Nanny says
October 17, 2014 at 7:35 amMy grandparents used to eat Limburger all the time!
Shashi+at+runninsrilankan says
October 17, 2014 at 8:29 amFor me – cheese is my nemesis – I cannot have it – but your sandwich is drawing me to it! HELP – self control is getting harder!
Amy | Club Narwhal says
October 17, 2014 at 10:35 amYes to stinky cheese!!! I’ve never had limburger before but since I adore cheese in all its manifestations, I can’t wait to try it. Especially if it melts so deliciously 🙂
Elizabeth+@+SugarHero.com says
October 17, 2014 at 2:03 pmHaha, at first I thought you were maybe talking about me…until I got to the stinky part. Oh, and the cheese part. 🙂 This looks fab, and I’m so glad that you’re not selling your sandwich with sexually objectified women, a la Carl’s Jr! (too much for a food blog?) Have a great weekend, friend!
Linda+|Brunch+with+Joy says
October 18, 2014 at 1:03 amWow! I really need a big bite of this sandwich, but stinky cheese…uhmmm bring it on!
Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven says
October 18, 2014 at 12:41 pmYou know I’m a Wisconsin-gal too, so it stands to reason that I love pretty much any kind of cheese! These burgers are calling my NAME. Love all that “stinky cheese” goodness!
Liz says
October 18, 2014 at 7:37 pmI think I’ve always known about limburger, but I’ve avoided ever tasting it! But that gooey, drippy cheese has changed my mind (and I HAVE heard that it’s delicious).
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
October 18, 2014 at 7:55 pmGosh girl that cheese looks fantastic. You are totally channeling the best burgers around!
Arpita@+The+Gastronomic+Bong says
October 19, 2014 at 9:52 amThis is definitely an ultimate sandwich.. limburger cheese never heard of it vefore.. but i am so intrigues now.. never leave a chance to try out new type pf cheese.. 😀 love it..
sue/the view from great island says
October 19, 2014 at 5:10 pmI LOVE Wisconsin cheese, I LOVE bratwurst…just not so sure about the Limburger 🙂 But I’m heading over now to give you a chance to convince me!
hipfoodiemom says
October 19, 2014 at 6:45 pmhaha, thanks Sue! Yes, this is not one recipe where you’d wish there was smell-o-vision! ;P It’s actually really tasty with the bratwurst and pickled red onions on the rye bread with dark beer. It all just works together!! 🙂
Liz+@+Floating+Kitchen says
October 19, 2014 at 7:47 pmNever had limburger before, but I usually don’t discriminate when it comes to cheese. The more, the better! This sandwich looks killer!
Maria|Pink+Patisserie says
October 20, 2014 at 11:42 amHoly moly that’s gorgeous Alice! I’m ashamed to admit I’ve never had Limburger, but if you put that gorgeous sandwich in front of me I’m sure I’d have no trouble trying!
Kelly says
October 21, 2014 at 1:11 amGaaah, this is one gorgeous looking sandwich, Alice! I can’t stop drooling over that glorious oozing stinky cheese – I’ve never tried Limburger but now I don’t think I can go on without it – pinning!
Jill Roberts @ WellnessGeeky says
January 11, 2018 at 3:55 amThis bratwurst sandwich looks absolutely fantastic. Beautiful photos, too. I look forward to trying this. Can i post it on my blog?
Bella Hardy says
May 28, 2018 at 6:34 amFantastic and yummy bratwurst sandwich! It is very decadent, and the people in my office are happy today!