Crack open a cold one for these delicious brats!
Beer Brats
The next time you pop open a beer for your summer cookout, add it to the pot first and make these crowd-favorite beer brats. Something magical happens to the sausages, onions, and beer as they simmer together. The brats become extra plump and juicy (this is what gives them that unbeatable snap after grilling), the onions become sweet and meltingly tender, and the beer cooks down until faintly bitter—a great match for full-flavored brats and sweet onions! Round out this German sausage main with German potato salad or any classic bbq side.
What buns are best for beer brats?
We love the buttery richness and heft of a brioche hot dog bun for this recipe, though any classic hot dog bun will do. Be sure to toast them before serving; this will make them a bit sturdier for holding the sausage and onions.
Ingredients
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6 bratwursts (about 1 1/2 lb.)
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2 yellow onions, sliced 1/4-inch thick
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2 (12-oz.) cans light lager beer
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3 garlic cloves, smashed
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1 Tbsp. seasoned salt
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2 tsp. caraway seeds
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1 tsp. paprika
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1/2 tsp. black pepper
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6 brioche hot dog buns
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2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
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Whole grain mustard, to serve
Directions
- Combine the bratwursts, onion, beer, garlic, seasoned salt, caraway seeds, paprika, and black pepper in a medium Dutch oven. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until the bratwursts are cooked through (a meat thermometer should register 165°F) and the onion is softened, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- 2Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (about 450°F). Remove the bratwursts from the Dutch oven and transfer to the grill. Grill, uncovered, turning occasionally, until lightly charred, 4 to 6 minutes.
- 3Meanwhile, spread the butter evenly along the cut (inside) edges of the hot dog buns. Grill the buns, cut side down, until lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes, if you like.
- 4Place the bratwursts in the buns and top each with about ¼ cup cooked onions from the braising liquid. Serve with mustard.
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