Here’s a classic and delicious way to cook bratwurst (plus bonus variations below):
🌭 Classic Beer-Braised Bratwurst (with Grilled Finish)
Serves: 4–6
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: ~30 min
🛒 Ingredients
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4–6 bratwursts (fresh, uncooked)
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1–2 bottles of beer (lager, pilsner, or German-style like Kölsch)
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1 large onion, sliced
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2 tbsp butter
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Optional: 1 clove garlic, smashed
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Optional: 1 tsp caraway seeds or mustard seeds
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Buns, sauerkraut, mustard, or grilled peppers to serve
🔥 Directions
1. Simmer in beer:
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In a large skillet or pot, melt butter and sauté onions until soft and golden (about 5–7 min).
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Add brats, garlic (if using), and pour in enough beer to just cover the sausages.
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Bring to a gentle simmer (don’t boil!) and cook for 15–20 minutes, until brats are cooked through.
2. Grill or sear for that snap:
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Transfer brats to a hot grill or skillet to get that crispy brown skin—just a few minutes per side.
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You can toss the onions on the grill too, or spoon them over the brats afterward.
3. Serve it up:
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Toast buns if you’re going sandwich-style.
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Top with beer-braised onions, sauerkraut, spicy brown mustard, or whatever your brat-lovin’ heart desires.
🧂 Variations:
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No beer? Use chicken broth or apple cider for a different flavor twist.
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Cheese-stuffed brats: Grill low and slow to avoid bursting.
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Sheet pan version: Roast brats with onions and bell peppers at 400°F for 25–30 min.
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Brat platter: Serve with German potato salad, soft pretzels, and pickled red cabbage.
Want to make homemade bratwurst from scratch? Or need a vegetarian version with plant-based brats? I got you—just say the word! 🌭