Description
Wisconsin Bratwurst is a traditional Midwestern sausage made from seasoned pork and often simmered in beer and onions before being grilled to perfection, delivering juicy, flavorful bites perfect for cookouts.
Ingredients
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- 5 bratwurst sausages
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cups beer (preferably a lager or pilsner)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 5 brat buns or hoagie rolls
- Mustard, sauerkraut, or other toppings (optional)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and add sliced onions. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add bratwursts to the pan with onions and pour in the beer. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer the brats uncovered for 15–20 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are mostly cooked through.
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
- Transfer the brats from the beer bath to the grill and cook for 5–7 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and crisp on the outside.
- Optionally, grill the buns for 1–2 minutes until lightly toasted.
- Serve the bratwursts in buns topped with sautéed onions, mustard, sauerkraut, or desired toppings.
Notes
- Use a German-style beer for an authentic flavor.
- Keep the onions in the beer bath warm and serve as a topping.
- Brats can be fully cooked in the beer bath and then grilled for color and crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bratwurst with bun
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg