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Beer Braised Brats


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  • Author: meat and melt
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 10 brats 1x

Description

These beer braised brats are oven-braised with beer, onions, garlic, and butter, then finished on a hot grill for a golden, crisp exterior. This easy cookout method keeps brats juicy and flavorful while freeing up valuable grill space.


Ingredients

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  • 2 medium yellow onions, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 10 brats, any variety
  • 48 ounces beer (lager preferred)
  • 10 hotdog buns or brat rolls
  • Mustard
  • Sauerkraut
  • Onions
  • Jalapeños
  • Preferred toppings


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  2. In a disposable pan, layer the sliced onions. Sprinkle with garlic and dot with butter.
  3. Place the brats on top. Pour in the beer and nestle the brats so they are partially submerged.
  4. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  5. Remove foil, flip the brats, and bake uncovered for another 30 minutes or until fully cooked.
  6. Preheat your grill to 400°F.
  7. Grill the brats for 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned and crisp.
  8. Return the grilled brats to the warm beer mixture to keep warm.
  9. Serve with toppings of your choice.

Notes

Use room temperature beer for best braising results. Do not skip the butter as it enriches the onions. Grill hot and fast to avoid splitting the brats. Store leftovers in the beer mixture to keep them juicy and flavorful.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Oven Braised then Grilled
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 brat
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 900 mg
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 13 g
  • Cholesterol: 60 mg