How to Make Beer Brats - A Step-by-Step Guide

Beer brats are a classic dish that combines the flavors of juicy bratwurst sausages with the rich and malty taste of beer. This recipe is a favorite for backyard barbecues, tailgating parties, and casual gatherings with friends and family. The combination of beer, onions, and spices creates a delicious broth that infuses the brats with savory flavors and keeps them moist and tender.

One of the best things about beer brats is that they are incredibly easy to make. With just a few simpl...

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Ingredients

  • 4 (12 ounce) cans beer
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 10 bratwurst
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 10

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Combine beer and onion slices in a large pot; bring to a boil.
  • Add bratwurst, pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to beer and onion mixture. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Transfer bratwurst to a plate. Reduce heat to low and let onions simmer until needed.
  • Cook bratwurst on the preheated grill, turning occasionally to get char marks, until no longer pink in the middle, 5 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  • Serve bratwurst with onions.
  • Nutrition

    382 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 69mg
    • Sodium: 1031mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 37mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 402mg