Ingredients
Method
The High-Heat Vegetable Char
- Heat an outdoor grill or a heavy cast-iron grill pan over medium-high heat until heavily smoking.
- Brush both sides of the quartered red bell peppers, thick red onion slices, and Napa cabbage wedges generously with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Season evenly with the kosher salt and coarse black pepper.
- Place the vegetables directly onto the hot grates. Grill undisturbed until deep, dark char marks form on the edges, while the centers just begin to soften, about 3 to 5 minutes total. (Do not overcook; the vegetables must retain their structural crunch to act as the taco filling).
- Transfer the grilled vegetables to a clean prep board. Immediately drizzle the warm, charred Napa cabbage with the 2 tablespoons of white wine vinegar. (This acidic hit mimics the sharp tang of sauerkraut).
The Protein Sear
- Using a sharp chef's knife, slice the raw bratwursts entirely in half lengthwise so they lay flat.
- Brush both sides of the split brats with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Lay the split sausages cut-side down onto the hot grill grates. Sear aggressively until a deep, caramelized crust forms and the meat is cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a holding platter.
The Tortilla Toast & Assembly
- Briefly lay the flour tortillas directly onto the hot grill grates to toast and soften, turning them after just 10 to 15 seconds so they do not become brittle.
- To assemble, slice the grilled onions and bell peppers into thin strips. Slice the vinegar-splashed cabbage into thin wedges.
- Place a warm tortilla on a plate. Lay one heavily charred bratwurst half directly down the center. Top the meat heavily with the sliced vegetables and cabbage.
- Garnish with a shower of fresh cilantro, a heavy squeeze of fresh lime juice, and a sharp drizzle of mustard before serving immediately.