Grilled Brats
Fire up the grill and treat yourself to the ultimate backyard feast with this easy yet flavorful Grilled Brats recipe! Featuring juicy bratwurst sausages simmered in beer with butter and onions for an extra layer of rich, savory flavor, this dish transitions seamlessly from stovetop to grill for perfectly caramelized, golden-brown results. Quick to prepare with just 10 minutes of prep time, these brats are served in toasted buns and can be topped with tangy sauerkraut, mustard, or your favorite condiments. Perfect for summer cookouts, gameday gatherings, or casual weeknight dinners, these smoky, savory sausages are a crowd-pleasing classic. Whether you make them with or without the beer bath, Grilled Brats are your ticket to a satisfying, hearty meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces bratwurst sausages
- 24 oz beer (optional, for simmering)
- 1 large onion
- 2 tbsp butter
- 6 pieces hot dog or brat buns
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup sauerkraut (optional, for topping)
- 0.25 cup mustard (optional, for serving)
Instructions
If using beer, pour the beer into a large saucepan. Slice the onion into thin rings and add them to the pan along with the butter. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Add the bratwurst sausages to the simmering beer and onions. Let them cook for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking. This step allows the brats to absorb the beer flavor and pre-cooks them before grilling.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 375°F/190°C). Lightly oil the grates with olive oil to prevent sticking.
Remove the bratwursts from the beer (if you used this step) and pat them dry with a paper towel. Place them on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until the sausages are browned evenly and reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
While grilling the brats, lightly brush the hot dog or brat buns with olive oil and toast them on the grill for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
If desired, warm the sauerkraut in a small saucepan over low heat while the brats are grilling.
Once the bratwursts are cooked, place each one into a toasted bun. Top with sauerkraut, onions from the beer simmer (if applicable), mustard, or your favorite condiments.
Serve immediately and enjoy your perfectly grilled brats!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3226 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 205.0 g | 263% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.6 g | 363% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 450 mg | 150% | |
| Sodium | 9506 mg | 413% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 205.2 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.1 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.8 g | ||
| Protein | 108.2 g | 216% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 489 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 18.1 mg | 101% | |
| Potassium | 2521 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
