Crockpot Beer Brats
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
535 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crockpot Beer Brats
Description
The Crockpot Beer Brats recipe begins by browning bratwurst to develop a flavorful crust. The browned sausages are then combined in a crockpot with sliced onions, salt, pepper, butter, and beer. Slow cooking allows the beer and butter to tenderize the bratwurst while mellowing the onions. The cooking liquid imparts a mild malt flavor and moisture that enhances the sausage texture. The slow cooker method provides a set-it-and-forget-it convenience while producing tender bratwurst with a rich, savory aroma.
Once cooked, the bratwursts are served on bread rolls accompanied by toppings like mustard, ketchup, relish, or sauerkraut, offering flexibility to customize each sandwich. The butter helps enrich the flavor and mouthfeel, balancing the salt and pepper seasoning.
This recipe suits casual dining and is ideal for gatherings where hands-off cooking is beneficial. The cooking times vary from three hours on high to six hours on low, accommodating different schedules and crockpot settings.
Ingredients
- 4 bratwurst
- 6 ounces beer
- 2 onion sliced, large
- 1 teapoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 4 bread rolls
- mustard ketchup, sauerkraut, relish, optional toppings
Instructions
- Brown the bratwurst in a skillet on a the stove or on the grill for 7-8 minutes, nicely browning on all sides.
- Put the bratwurst in the crockpot.
- Add the onion to the crockpot and sprinkle the salt and pepper on everything.
- Cut the butter into 4 parts and distribute it around the crockpot.
- Pour the beer over the top of everything.
- Cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours.
- Serve on buns with your desired toppings. Some suggestions - ketchup, spicy mustard, relish, sauerkraut.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 535 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 535kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 1042mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 331mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 358IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 11mg | 61% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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