Best 9 Brats In Beer Recipes

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**Brats in Beer: A Culinary Journey Through Flavor**

Indulge in the tantalizing aroma of grilled brats sizzling in a bath of frothy beer, a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. These succulent sausages, nestled in a tapestry of sautéed onions and bell peppers, are the stars of a culinary show that promises an explosion of taste. From the classic Bratwurst to the spicy Chorizo and the tangy Italian Sausage, each brat brings its unique personality to the party. Whether you prefer your brats boiled, grilled, or pan-fried, this article has a recipe that will satisfy your cravings. Dive into the world of brats and beer, and let your taste buds embark on an unforgettable journey.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

HOW TO COOK BRATWURST IN BEER



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Delicious meaty brats soaked and cooked in beer and finished off in grill is perfect sight. The meaty, rich flavor infused with beer and onions is a treat for your taste buds.

Provided by BratsNBeerGuy

Categories     Appetizer     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 Bratwursts
1 ½ Cup Beer
1 Medium Onion (Sliced)
½ tbsp Garlic Powder
1 tbsp Red Chilli Flakes
¼ tbsp Black Pepper
½ tbsp Salt

Steps:

  • Put your brats in a pot that comfortably holds them and add equal parts beer and cold water until the liquid covers the brats completely.
  • Slice your onions into large sections and toss them in, turning the heat on your stove to high to bring the pot to a boil.
  • Don't let them boil very long, as our goal is to gently simmer your brats in beer. After it begins to boil turn the heat down to a very low boil and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
  • After they've simmered, you'll have several options as far as how to finish off your brats. You can choose to grill the brats or serve them with sides.
  • You can also finish off your brats in a pan or even put them in a cast iron bratwurst cooker and cook over a fireplace or camp fire!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

BEER BRATS



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These awesome beer brats are boiled and then put on the grill!

Provided by Zach

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 (12 ounce) cans beer
1 large onion, diced
10 bratwurst
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. When hot, lightly oil grate.
  • Combine the beer and onions in a large pot; bring to a boil. Submerge the bratwurst in the beer; add the red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to medium and cook another 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the bratwurst from the beer mixture; reduce heat to low, and continue cooking the onions.
  • Cook the bratwurst on the preheated grill, turning once, 5 to 10 minutes. Serve with the beer mixture as a topping or side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 69.2 mg, Fat 27.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 1030.6 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

BRATS IN BEER



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This marinated bratwurst recipe comes from Jill Hazelton of Hamlet, Indiana. The flavor of the marinade really comes through in the grilled onions.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (12 ounces) beer or nonalcoholic beer
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
8 uncooked bratwurst links
1 large onion, thinly sliced
8 brat or hot dog buns, split

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Pour 1-3/4 cups into a large resealable plastic bag; add bratwurst. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade. , Add onion to remaining marinade; toss to coat. Place on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Fold foil around onion mixture and seal tightly. Drain and discard marinade from bratwurst., Grill bratwurst and onion, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 15-20 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender, turning frequently. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape. Serve brats in buns with onion mixture.

Nutrition Facts :

BEER BRATS



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 17m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 dozen brats
Beer, to cover
1 medium large sweet onion
2 ounces (1/2 stick) butter
Serving suggestions: fresh baked brat buns with sauerkraut, onions, green peppers, ketchup, and/or mustard

Steps:

  • Place brats in a Dutch oven with onions and butter, cover the brats with beer. Bring to a boil and reduce to simmer until brats are cooked. Remove brats and set aside beer mixture. Grill brats until golden brown and return to beer mixture until ready to serve. Serve brats on fresh baked brat buns with sauerkraut, onions, green peppers, ketchup, and/or mustard.

BEER GLAZED BRATS AND SAUERKRAUT



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I came up with this recipe, because simply simmering sausages in beer and onions tasted weak. I was looking for a more intense beer flavor with a little bite, and this is it. A very satisfying dish if you crave German flavor that's Americanized. We love this dish served on potato rolls with spicy hot German mustard, Swiss cheese, and ice cold beer on the side.

Provided by JTk364

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

⅛ teaspoon celery seeds
⅛ teaspoon caraway seeds
1 pound fresh bratwurst sausages
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle lager beer
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
2 teaspoons dry mustard powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon dried dill weed
1 pound sauerkraut (preferably barrel-aged), drained

Steps:

  • Crush celery seeds and caraway seeds in a mortar and pestle until ground; set aside.
  • Place bratwursts into a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Mix beer, brown sugar, dry mustard, onion powder, black pepper, dill weed, and crushed celery and caraway seeds in a bowl, stirring to dissolve brown sugar; pour over the brats. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Uncover and raise heat to medium; boil the sauce until it reduces to a thick, syrupy liquid, about 20 minutes. Tilt skillet to roll brats in the sticky sauce until thoroughly coated. Transfer sausage to a platter and keep warm. Cook and stir sauerkraut in the same skillet to mix in any leftover sauce, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer sauerkraut to a serving platter and top with cooked bratwurst.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 45.9 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 1225.8 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

BBQ BRATS 'N BEER



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I made this recipe last night for the first time and they are good! This is great if you are having a gang in and want a "do it yourself" style dinner (whatever) have baked beans on the side.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 6 sausages, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 bratwursts
1 (12 ounce) can lager beer
1 medium onion, chopped
10 whole black peppercorns
4 whole cloves
3 garlic cloves (optional)
6 Italian bread
sweet dark mustard (or your choice)
pickled hot peppers (or other relish or chutney)

Steps:

  • Put the brats, onions, peppercorns, cloves, garlic in a saucepan, pour in the beer.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer the brats 15 minutes.
  • Drain (you can do this early in the day and then just have the BBQ step to do before serving).
  • BBQ the brats about 10 minutes.
  • Spray with water while BBQing to form a crisp skin.
  • Serve on the roll with mustard and hot peppers or other relish or serve them as your meat for dinner.

BEER BRATS



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This is our family's way of making beer brats! We love them this way and they are even better re-grilled the next day! Depending on how much you drink while you are prepping you may need more or less beer!

Provided by SarahBeth

Categories     Pork

Time 2h30m

Yield 5 brats, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 (12 ounce) cans beer
5 uncooked bratwursts (we like Johnsonville best)
1/8 cup yellow mustard
1/8 cup stone ground mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 medium onion, cut into rings about 1/3 of an inch thick
sauerkraut (optional)
1 large red bell pepper (cut in rings the same size as the onions)
5 hot dog buns or 5 hoagie rolls

Steps:

  • Get a large grill safe dish (we use the reynolds disposable roasters), place the onions, red bell peppers (if using) and brats in the bottom.
  • Mix the two mustards, Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar together and dump this mixture over the brats and onions etc.
  • Stir until the onions and brats are evenly coated.
  • Pour enough beer into the dish to cover the brats and onion, then give it a slight stir to mix the mustard mixture with the beer.
  • Put in fridge and let sit at least 30 minutes, but an hour or two is much better. When marinating time is up, remove and let come to room temperature.
  • Pre heat your grill to medium high heat.
  • Place the container directly on the grate and cook the brats in the beer mixture for 10-15 minutes, until the beer is steamy and hot. Remove from heat. But do not discard yet.
  • Turn the grill down to medium heat (or however you like your brats grilled).
  • Remove the onions and brats from the beer mixture. Then place the brats on one side of the grill and the onions on the other.
  • Grill brats and onions, turning occasionally until done. Each time you turn, baste with the remaining beer mixture. The onions should be somewhat caramelized and soft.
  • Discard the remaining beer mixture and serve on buns or hoagies with sauerkraut and other condiments as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535.4, Fat 27.3, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 62.9, Sodium 1111.2, Carbohydrate 39.3, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 8.1, Protein 17.8

AIR-FRYER BRATS WITH BEER GRAVY



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These air-fryer brats are a nod to my German heritage. I serve them with a green vegetable and some french fries or mashed potatoes on the side. For a deeper sauce flavor, try using a lager or stout beer. -Allison Ochoa, Hays, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package uncooked bratwurst links (20 ounces)
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 bottle (12 ounces) beer or nonalcoholic beer
5 slices thick bread

Steps:

  • Preheat air fryer to 400°. Place bratwurst in a single layer in a greased air fryer. Cook until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until onions start to brown and soften. Add flour, dill weed and pepper; stir until smooth. Stir in beer. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring constantly until thickened, 3-5 minutes. To serve, place 1 brat on each slice of bread; top evenly with onion mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526 calories, Fat 39g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 1140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

SLOW-COOKER BEER BRATS



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Make your next backyard barbecue easier than ever by serving up delicious, slow-cooker bratwurst.

Provided by By Corey Valley

Categories     Entree

Time 4h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 fresh bratwurst
2 sweet onions, sliced
3 or 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 bottles (12 oz each) beer
Sauerkraut and mustard, if desired

Steps:

  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook bratwurst over medium-high heat, turning frequently, just until outsides are brown. Place in 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Top with onion slices, garlic, butter, salt and pepper. Pour in beer.
  • Cover and cook on High heat setting 4 hours or Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
  • Serve with sauerkraut and mustard.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 950 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality brats: Look for fresh, plump brats with a good meat-to-fat ratio. Avoid brats that are dry or have a lot of gristle.
  • Use a variety of beers: Don't limit yourself to just one type of beer. Experiment with different styles, such as lagers, ales, and stouts. Each type of beer will impart its own unique flavor to the brats.
  • Add some aromatics: To enhance the flavor of the brats, add some aromatics to the beer, such as onions, garlic, and herbs. These aromatics will infuse the beer with flavor and help to create a delicious broth.
  • Simmer the brats: Don't boil the brats. Simmering them gently over low heat will help to keep them juicy and prevent them from drying out.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Once the brats are cooked, serve them with your favorite toppings, such as sauerkraut, mustard, and onions. You can also serve them on a bun with your favorite condiments.

Conclusion:

Brats in beer is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are tailgating at a football game or hosting a backyard barbecue, brats in beer is sure to be a hit with your guests. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give brats in beer a try. You won't be disappointed.

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