Beer Brats
This beer brats recipe is easy and the onions give it amazing flavor. Fire up the grill and make this recipe. with your favorite toppings.
Servings: 10
Cost: $17.22, $1.72 per Serving
Ingredients
- 10 Raw Bratwursts
- 1 Large Onion (thinly sliced)
- 4 cans Beer (12 ounces each, lager or pilsner beer)
- 2 teaspoons Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 10 Bratwurst Buns
- Sauerkraut (for serving)
- Ketchup (for serving)
- Mustard (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
- In a large pot, combine the beer, sliced onion, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
- Add the bratwursts to the pot. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the bratwursts are cooked through.
- Remove the bratwursts from the pot and keep warm. Continue simmering the onions for 10-12 minutes, until tender, while the bratwursts are grilling.
- Lightly brush the grill grates with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Grill the bratwursts over direct heat for 5-8 minutes, turning every 2 minutes, until browned and lightly charred on all sides.
- Place each bratwurst in a bun and top with the cooked onions. Serve with sauerkraut, ketchup, and mustard, if desired.
Notes
Refrigerate leftover bratwursts and onions in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stovetop, grill, or in the microwave until warmed through before serving.
You can also pan fry the bratwurst in a large cast iron skillet instead of grilling them to brown them as well.
Nutrition
Calories: 498kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 1148mg | Potassium: 382mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 3mg
