Beer Bratwurst Recipe

Looking for a tasty and simple meal idea? Try this Beer Bratwurst Recipe that features a perfect combination of juicy bratwurst and beer-infused flavors. You’re certain to satisfy your cravings for beer and brats with this easy and flavorful recipe perfect for casual meals, summer BBQ’s or your game day spread.

Easy Beer Bratwurst Recipe

Beer Brats make a perfect snack for game days, or just a simple and delicious dinner at home. What are Bratwurst? Brats are a German-style sausage typically made from pork, although they can contain beef and veal. They include various seasonings such as garlic and pepper. They differ from knockwurst which usually included smoked paprika which adds an orangish color to the sausage links. This recipe is for classic German brats first cooked in beer with onions and then grilled to finish. How to make quick and easy German Beer Bratwurst Recipe: (Scroll down for full printable recipe,)

• Bratwurst – In a large pot heat oil, brown the brats on both sides. Remove from the pot. (This step is to infuse the onions with flavor. If time doesn’t allow, skip this step.)
• Beer – Add onions, stir to deglaze the pot. Add beer, bring to a rolling boil, add seasonings.
• Bratwurst -Add the bratwurst, immediately lower the heat and simmer covered per the recipe.
• Prepare the Grill – Heat a gas grill to medium-high. Oil the grates.
• Finish Brats on the Grill – Remove bratwurst from beer using tongs allowing sauce to drip off. Cook bratwurst on the preheated grill, turning occasionally until no longer pink in the middle, 8 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70°C).
• Onions – Continue to simmer the onions uncovered until reduced and caramelized.
• Serve immediately with onions on buns drizzled with mustard.

How to Make the BEST Beer Bratwurst Recipe

• Key ingredients you’ll need to make Beer Brats with Onions: Two 12 ounce cans beer, two large sweet onions, fresh bratwurst, olive oil, granulated garlic, salt, crushed red pepper flakes, sausage or hoagie rolls and mustard for serving.
• Kitchen tools you’ll need: Large pot or dutch oven, sharp knife and cutting board, tongs, grill.
• You can also grill the bratwurst on the stovetop using a grill pan.
• Variations: You can omit the red pepper flakes and serve the brats topped with sauerkraut in addition to the caramelized onions.
• Can you make brats without beer? Yes, you can! You can boil brats in apple juice instead of beer, for a non-alcoholic option.
• What’s the best beer to use for making Beer Bratwurst? Rule of thumb is to use a full bodied beer that you enjoy the flavor.
• You can prepare this recipe completely on the stovetop. See the Cook’s note in the recipe card for instructions.
• It’s classic to serve beer brats with mustard but you don’t have to. You can enjoy them with any of your favorite condiments.
• If you need to keep the bratwurst warm after gilling, consider adding a heavy duty aluminum pan to the grill. Fill with beer and heat. Add the grilled bratwurst to the beer bath (beer hot tub) to keep warm and prevent them from drying out until serving.
• Storage and Leftovers: Store grilled Beer Bratwurst in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Reheat gently in the microwave in single servings or on the stovetop over medium heat.

What to Serve with Beer Brats

• Celebrate Octoberfest with this German Red Cabbage Recipe.
• Enjoy brats with a Grilled Baked Potato.
• Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a make ahead option.
• Fried Green Beans are scrumptious dipped in a cool ranch or sour cream and onion dip.
• German Potato Salad can be served warm or chilled.
• Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts are crispy and delicious.
• Baked Sweet Potato Fries.
• Sauerkraut from Food Network.

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Beer Bratwurst Recipe

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, German-Inspired, Southern

Keyword beer-brats-recipe, beer-bratwurst-recipe

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 10 servings

Calories 483kcal

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 10 bratwurst
• 2 large sweet onions thinly sliced
• 2 12 oz cans beer
• 1 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• toasted or warmed rolls for serving

Instructions

• Drizzle a large pot or dutch oven with olive oil. Brown the sausages lightly on both sides over medium-high heat. (This step is to infuse the onions with flavor. If time doesn't allow, skip this step.) Remove sausages from the pot.
• Add the onion to the pan, stir just to deglaze the bottom of the pot.
• Next add beer, garlic, salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes and thyme. Bring to a rolling boil. Add the sausages back to the pot. Immediately lower the heat and simmer covered for 10-15 minutes.
• Grill: Meanwhile, heat a gas grill to medium-high. Oil the grates. (Alternatively, you can use a grill pan on the stovetop.)
• Uncover and remove bratwurst from beer using tongs allowing excess sauce to drip off.
• Cook bratwurst on the preheated grill over medium heat, turning occasionally until no longer pink in the middle, 8-10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160°F (70°C).
• While grilling brats, simmer the onions uncovered on the stovetop until the liquid has reduced and the onions are a deep brown color and caramelized, stirring occasionally. (Tip: You can add a tablespoon of butter to the onions for extra richness.)
• Serve beer brats immediately topped with onions on warm buns and mustard.

Notes

• Stovetop Instructions: Follow the recipe through Step #2. 
• Increase the cooking time for the brats on the stovetop to 20-25 minutes OR until no pink remains and the internal temperature reaches 160°F with an instant read thermometer.
• Remove the bratwurst to a platter and keep warm.
• Cook the onions uncovered over medium heat until caramelized and golden.
• Serve immediately topped with onions on warm buns with mustard.
• Recipe Tips: You can boil brats in apple juice instead of beer, for a non-alcoholic option. 
• If you need to keep the bratwurst warm after gilling, consider adding a heavy duty aluminum pan to the grill. Fill with beer and heat. Add the grilled bratwurst to the beer bath to keep warm and prevent them from drying out until serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 483kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 818mg | Potassium: 298mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 134IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg

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