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Beer Brats

These juicy beer brats will stay warm all day long! Serve these for the next tailgate party or potluck & let everyone make their own.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 10 Brats
Calories: 359 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 packages Johnsonville Brats any flavor, 19 oz each per package
  • 24 oz light beer 2 cans
  • 2 White onions sliced
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • ¼ cup dill pickle juice optional
  • 1 green bell pepper or red bell pepper, optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat grill to grill to medium-low.
  2. Place a disposable 9"x11" foil pan on the grill. Add beer, butter, onions, & pickle juice (if using). Set off to one side of the grill and allow to simmer and cook.
  3. Cook brats on the grill over medium heat until golden and cooked through, 15-20 minutes. *see note
  4. Once grilled, add the cooked Brats to the hot tub and let them simmer for at least 30-40 minutes.
  5. If adding bell peppers, lightly olive oil the outside of the bell peppers and season with salt and pepper. Grill until tender-crisp, slice and add to the beer along with the brats.

Notes

  • *Brats can be simmered in beer for 15 minutes before grilling, we prefer the flavor with grilling first. To simmer the brats before grilling, place beer and onions in a pan or dutch oven and bring to a simmer. Add brats and allow to simmer 15 minutes before grilling. Remove from the liquid and grill until golden and return brats to the beer hot tub to simmer. 
  • Be sure not to pierce or poke the brats or the juices will leak out. 
  • Homemade Dill Pickle Relish (optional)
  • Chop onions in a mini food processor. Add remaining ingredients and pulse to reach desired consistency. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
  • Chop onions in a mini food processor. Add remaining ingredients and pulse to reach desired consistency. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
  • Nutrition information is for brats only and does not include toppings or bun.
  • 2 tablespoons white onion diced
  • 1 ½ cups dill pickles chopped
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard grainy
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard

Nutrition Information

Calories 359 (18%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 16g Cholesterol 80mg (27%) Sodium 911mg (38%) Potassium 375mg (11%) Vitamin A 6IU (0%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Brats

Amount Per Serving

Calories 359

% Daily Value*

Calories 359 18%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 16g 80%
Cholesterol 80mg 27%
Sodium 911mg 38%
Potassium 375mg 8%
Vitamin A 6IU 0%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.