Midwestern-Style Beer Boiled Brats Recipe
This Midwestern-Style Beer Boiled Brats recipe is a classic favorite, perfect for a summer barbecue or game day gathering. The bratwursts are simmered in beer with onions and spices, then grilled to perfection and served in buns with all the fixings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling, Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Carnivore
Ingredients
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For the Beer Boiled Brats:
- 2 large yellow onions, julienned
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Three 12-ounce bottles Miller High Life (or another lager)
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 6 fresh bratwursts
For Serving:
- Toasted hot dog buns
- Spicy brown mustard
- Pickles
- Sauerkraut
Instructions
- Prepare the Grill: Set up the grill with zones for direct low heat and indirect heat.
- Prepare the Beer Mixture: In a skillet, combine onions, garlic powder, salt, and beer. Season with black pepper and bring to a boil on the grill.
- Cook the Bratwursts: Simmer the bratwursts in the beer mixture until they reach 145°F. Then, grill until charred and reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
- Serve: Place the bratwursts in buns and top with onions, mustard, pickles, and sauerkraut, if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bratwurst with bun (about 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Bratwurst, Beer Boiled Brats, Grilling, BBQ, Midwestern, Game Day Food
