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Wisconsin Beer Brats

It's not summer or tailgate season without beer brats. If you like the flavor of caramelized onions, then you'll love this easy 4-ingredient grilled brat recipe.

Cook Time
mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 423 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 10 bratwurst (raw, see note 1)
  • 1 large onion thinly sliced
  • 4 (12 ounce) cans beer (see note 2)
  • 10 brat buns split, for serving
  • ketchup and mustard, for serving
  • Sauerkraut for serving (see note 3)

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, add brats, onion, and beer. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until brats are cooked through, about 10 to 12 minutes.
  2. Preheat grill over medium-high heat. Clean and oil grate. Decrease heat to medium and grill brats, turning frequently, until browned, about 5 minutes. Serve in buns with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • Bratwurst: Always start with raw than pre-cooked sausages. There is nothing wrong with a pack of Johnsonville brats! If you aren't a Wisconsin local but want to pretend you are, you can shop online with Glenn's Market or Usinger's.
  • Beer: Pilsners and lagers are traditional, but IPAs, porters, and stouts all work wonderfully. If you cannot bear to pour that much beer into a pot for cooking bratwurst, substitute half the beer for water.
  • Sauerkraut: If you have the time, you can make your own sauerkraut in 5 days with just cabbage, salt, and juniper berries.
  • Yield: This Wisconsin Beer Brat recipe makes 10 brats. Feel free to halve the recipe if you're serving a smaller crew.
  • Storage: Refrigerate any extra brats in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 brat on a bun Calories 423kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 914mg (38%) Potassium 342mg (10%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 5IU (0%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 145mg (15%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 423

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 brat on a bun
Calories 423kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 914mg 38%
Potassium 342mg 7%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 5IU 0%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 145mg 15%
Iron 3mg 17%

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