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How to Cook Bratwurst on a Stove
This recipe details cooking bratwurst sausages on a stovetop by browning them in oil, then simmering them in chicken broth until cooked through. The method produces bratwurst with a browned exterior and juicy interior, seasoned simply with salt and pepper. It’s a straightforward preparation for enjoying bratwurst without grilling or oven baking.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
5
Calories:
239 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 5 bratwurst
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Spread the vegetable oil throughout the bottom of the cast iron pan.
- Place the bratwurst in the pan and brown both sides (2-3 minutes per side).
- Pour the broth into the pan, reduce the heat to medium, cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes until the bratwursts have an internal temperature for 160 degrees F.
- Season the brats with salt and pepper.
- Remove, serve immediately and enjoy!
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Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to check bratwurst reach an internal temperature of 160°F for safe consumption.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
239kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
849mg
(35%)
Potassium
239mg
(5%)
Fiber
0.03g
(0%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
5IU
(0%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 239
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 239kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 849mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.