Root Beer Brats

Name: Root Beer Brats
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 7 h
Total time: 7 h 15 min
Yield: 12 serving
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 red onion; 2 bottles (32 ounces) root beer; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; ¼ cup Dijon mustard; ¼ cup ketchup; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar; ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder; ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt; ⅛ teaspoon pepper; ¼ teaspoon hot sauce; 12 brats; 12 brat buns; ketchup; mustard

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
7 hrs
Total Time
7 hrs 15 mins
Servings
12
Calories
517 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine
American

Root Beer Brats

Iris Hanson

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Root Beer Brats are cooked all day in a root beer marinade that sweetens the brats just enough for a tasty flavor that complements the plump and juicy bratwursts.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 tablespoons butter
1 red onion, sliced into thick rings
2 bottles (32 ounces) root beer
3 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ cup Dijon mustard
¼ cup ketchup
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon hot sauce
12 brats
12 brat buns
ketchup, for topping
mustard, for topping

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Instructions

In a medium skillet, sauté the onions in butter until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove onions from pan and place into the crockpot.
In the same pan you softened the onions in, brown brats over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side (brats will not be fully cooked). I used my indoor grilling pan to get pretty grill marks, but that is not necessary.
To the slow cooker, add the cooked brats, root beer, cornstarch, mustard, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Stir to combine.
Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours.
Serve brats on a bun and top with red onion, ketchup, and mustard.