Description
Beer boiled brats are a classic cookout favorite made by simmering bratwurst in beer and onions before finishing them on the grill. This simple method keeps the sausages juicy while building rich flavor, creating tender brats with a perfectly browned exterior that are ideal for summer barbecues, game days, or easy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 36 ounces German beer
- 8 bratwursts
- Pinch of kosher salt
Instructions
- Slice the onions one quarter inch thick.
- Heat a large deep pot over medium high heat. Add the oil and the onions. Cook 8 to 10 minutes until lightly caramelized.
- Add the beer to the pot and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the bratwurst and cook for about 10 minutes until nearly cooked through.
- Heat your grill to medium. Transfer the brats to the grill and cook 3 to 5 minutes per side until browned.
- Let the beer and onions continue to simmer while the brats grill to deepen the flavor.
- Serve the brats topped with the beer simmered onions and your favorite toppings or place the grilled brats back in the pot to stay warm until serving.
Notes
If onions begin browning too quickly add a splash of water to slow the cooking. Caramelizing the onions before adding beer builds deeper flavor. Letting the beer and onions simmer longer after grilling sweetens them and ensures they are fully cooked. Sausages should reach 160 degrees internal temperature for safe eating.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brat
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 60mg