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Grilled Beer Brats are a classic summer grilling recipe that involves simmering bratwurst sausages in beer with onions before charring them on the grill for a crispy exterior and juicy interior. The perfect way to enjoy bratwurst sausages, grilled to perfection with a crispy exterior and juicy interior.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Servings |
| 10 mins | 45 mins | 5-7 |
Ingredients
- 1 pound bratwurst sausages
- 1/2 cup beer
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Practice
step 1Preheat grill to medium heat.
step 2In a large saucepan, combine beer, onion, butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 mins.
step 3Add bratwurst to the saucepan and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through.
step 4Remove bratwurst from the saucepan and let them rest for 5 mins.
step 5Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
step 6Grill the bratwurst for 5-7 mins per side, or until browned and cooked through. Insert the meat thermometer into the thickest part of the bratwurst. The internal temperature should be 160 ℉.
step 7Serve the beer brats atop a toasted bun, topped with the beer-braised onions, sauerkraut, and relish. Enjoy!
2. If you don't have a saucepan, you can cook the bratwurst in a large pot or Dutch oven.
3. Make sure to cook the bratwurst until they are cooked through, but not overcooked, or they will become tough.
4. Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the bratwurst are cooked to the correct temperature.
5. Serve the bratwurst with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
- Potato salad
- Coleslaw
- Grilled vegetables
- Onion rings
- Pretzels
- Beer bread
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