Best 9 Brats With Onions Recipes

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Are you craving a juicy, flavorful bratwurst bursting with savory goodness? Look no further than our ultimate guide to cooking brats with onions - a classic culinary experience that will tantalize your taste buds. In this article, we'll take you on a culinary journey, exploring the art of mastering this iconic dish. From selecting the perfect brats and picking the right seasonings to understanding the intricacies of cooking techniques, we'll provide you with all the secrets to creating the best brats with onions you've ever tasted. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on this delicious adventure together!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BRATS, ONIONS, AND APPLES



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A very hearty meal that's good in the autumn or winter. Lots of flavor and very much a comforting meal after a long day in the cold. It pairs well with coleslaw.

Provided by Meg Maples

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 bratwurst
2 apple, cored and sliced
1 sweet onion, sliced
2 (12 fluid ounce) cans or bottles beer
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook bratwurst in hot oil until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove bratwurst to a plate, reserving drippings in the skillet.
  • Stir apple and onion slices into the reserved drippings; cook and stir until the onion softens, about 6 minutes. Return bratwurst to the skillet, nestling them into the onion mixture. Pour beer over the sausages; season with salt and pepper.
  • Bring the beer to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the the bratwurst is no longer pink in the center, 25 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Cholesterol 51.5 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 820.7 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

ONE-SKILLET BRATWURST AND ONIONS



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Provided by Justin McChesney-Wachs

Categories     Main

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 Bratwurst Sausages
1 Red Onion, sliced
canola oil
1/2 cup Water or Stock

Steps:

  • Heat a large cast iron skillet with a drizzle of canola oil over medium-high heat until it just starts to smoke.
  • With a fork, poke a few holes on each side of the bratwurst sausage to keep them from bursting while they cook.
  • Place the brats in the hot skillet, then place the onions around them.
  • Stir the onions to spread them around and to coat with oil.
  • Cook the brats for about 4 minutes per side, or until they are nicely browned.
  • Carefully pour 1/2 cup water in the skillet, then immediately cover and reduce the heat to medium-low.
  • Cook covered for about 10 more minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.
  • Remove the lid and the brats from the skillet.
  • Increase the heat and season the onions with salt and continue to cook the onions for a few more minutes to reduce the liquid.
  • Serve the sausages topped with the onions and your favorite mustard.

BRATWURST AND ONIONS



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This is my traditional way of making Brats. We use wild game meet brats that is put together by our butcher. I get it ground in packages, and then I make patties out of it. You can also use linked brats jsut the same! We love this with gravy, rice/spaetzle and red cabbage... It is definitely one of our monthly must haves!

Provided by Laouli

Categories     Pork

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb bratwurst
1 large onion, sliced thick
1 tablespoon minced garlic clove
1 tablespoon butter
20 ounces beer (we prefer Budlight)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a skillet over medium heat Saute the garlic and butter for approx one minute.
  • Add in the onions, salt, pepper, and enough beer to cover the bottom of the pan.
  • Cook the onions over medium heat until tender and caremelized.
  • Remove the onions from the pan and place the bratwurst in the pan. Brown the bratwurst and cook.
  • Once the bratwurst are cooked add the onions and remaining beer to the pan. Cook over medium heat until the beer has reduced to a thicker sauce with the onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1241.7, Fat 102.2, SaturatedFat 36.2, Cholesterol 259.2, Sodium 3485.9, Carbohydrate 19.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.6, Protein 47.9

BRATS WITH ONIONS



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"After years of eating plain old brats, I came up with this great-tasting version slathered in zippy onions," remarks Gunnard Stark of Rotunda West, Florida. Your family can enjoy juicy bratwurst for dinner with plenty left over for meals later in the week.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cans (12 ounces each) beer or 4-1/2 cups water
3 large onions, thinly sliced and separated into rings
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
2 to 3 teaspoons celery salt
2 to 3 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
15 fresh bratwurst links (3-1/2 to 4 pounds)
15 hot dog buns, split or brat buns

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine the beer or water, onion, garlic, pepper sauce, celery salt, pepper and chili powder. Bring to a boil. Add bratwurst. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Drain, reserving onions. , Broil brats 4 in. from heat or grill over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until browned, turning once. Serve on buns with reserved onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512 calories, Fat 25g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 1341mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

GRILLED BEER BRATS WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons canola oil, plus more for oiling the grill
6 strips applewood-smoked bacon, diced
1 sweet onion, sliced
1 large green pepper, seeded, sliced
1 large red pepper, seeded, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
Two 12-ounce cans lager beer
1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
1 sprig fresh rosemary
2 pounds fresh bratwurst sausages (about 12 links)
1/2 cup whole-grain mustard
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large, deep saute pan or Dutch oven set over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until browned and crispy, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the onions, the green and red peppers and the garlic and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes, or until the peppers are wilted and lightly browned. Add the beer, chicken stock, thyme, bay leaf and rosemary and deglaze the pan. Prick holes in the brats with a fork or skewer to prevent them from bursting during cooking. Add the brats to the pan, reduce the heat and simmer gently for 15 to 17 minutes, turning the brats halfway through.
  • Preheat a grill or cast-iron griddle to medium-high heat.
  • Remove the brats from the pot; let the braising liquid continue to simmer and reduce. Pat the brats dry with paper towels, then score them diagonally, making 3 or 4 shallow incisions on either side (this will ensure plenty of crispy edges when grilled). Brush the grill lightly with oil and grill the brats for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until well-marked.
  • When the braising liquid has reduced to the consistency of a sauce, remove it from the heat and stir in the mustard and butter. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • To serve, spoon some of the braising sauce, along with the peppers and onions, onto a platter. Set the grilled brats on top and drizzle with the remaining sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

GRILLED BRATWURST WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS



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Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

One 12-ounce bottle hard apple cider
1 1/2 cups beef broth
6 fresh bratwurst sausages (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 pretzel rolls, split
Spicy brown mustard

Steps:

  • Combine the hard cider, 1 cup of the broth and the bratwurst in a large saucepan, bring to a simmer and gently simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook until just tender, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining 1/2 cup broth and simmer until the onions are browned and completely soft, about 5 minutes more. Keep the onion mixture warm while you cook the bratwurst.
  • Preheat a grill to medium-high heat or heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  • Transfer the bratwurst to the grill or grill pan and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, about 10 minutes. Lightly grill the pretzel rolls, cut-side down. Serve the bratwurst topped with the onions and with the pretzel rolls and mustard on the side.

BROWN SUGAR BRATS



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In Wisconsin, brats are considered a staple at summer picnics. These are a twist on the traditional grilled brats. I have found once people try them, they soon become a favorite.

Provided by pljma5

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 3h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 pounds fresh bratwurst sausages
5 large apples - peeled, cored and sliced
6 onions, sliced
1 (16 ounce) package brown sugar
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Place the brats into the bottom of a large electric covered roaster (such as a Nesco®). Layer the apples, then the onions, then the brown sugar over the brats. Pour the water over the ingredients.
  • Cover the roaster and cook the brats at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 3 hours. Brats will look dark and candied when ready.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 611.2 calories, Carbohydrate 62.7 g, Cholesterol 84 mg, Fat 33.4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 976.7 mg, Sugar 50.2 g

AMAZING BEER BRATS WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS



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Ingredients (10 servings) • 10 Brats • 2 red peppers • 1 yellow pepper • 1 orange pepper • 2 sweet onions • Olive oil (1/2 cup) • Worcestershire Sauce (1/4 cup) • Balsamic vinegar (1/4 cup) • Crushed red pepper flakes (1-2 tbsp to preference) • Minced garlic (1/4 cup) • Pepper (to taste) • Salt (to taste) • 2 bottles Yuengling (or any lager beer) • 10 fresh baked hoagie rolls • Butter 1. Cut peppers and onions (long way) 2. Combine peppers, onions and all marinade ingredients (without beer and sausage) in large bowl 3. Mix ingredients together 4. Put in large plastic bag overnight 5. Poke holes in brats with fork and put in separate plastic bag with beer over night 6. Place beer and brats in foil pan on grill 7. Cook until the beer has been boiling for 10-15 min and remove from grill 8. Place all peppers and onions in foil pan and place cooked brats on top (do not add the beer to this pan) 9. Cover with foil and allow veggies to reduce stirring occasionally 10. Once veggies are reduced (caramelized), place brats directly on grill and char them to your preference 11. Once charred, place brats back in foil pan with peppers and onions 12. Spread butter on Hoagie rolls and placed open face on grill for 30 seconds 13. Serve and enjoy

Provided by Joel P.

Categories     Meat

Time 1h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

10 bratwursts
2 red peppers
1 yellow pepper
1 orange bell pepper
2 sweet onions
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon pepper
1 tablespoon salt
24 ounces beer (lager preferred)
10 hoagie rolls (from bakery)
1/2 cup butter

Steps:

  • Cut peppers and onions (long way).
  • Combine peppers, onions and all marinade ingredients (without beer and sausage) in large bowl.
  • Mix ingredients together.
  • Put in large plastic bag and place in refrigerator overnight.
  • Poke holes in brats with fork and put in separate plastic bag with beer in refrigerator overnight (make sure beer covers all brats).
  • Place beer and brats in foil pan (cover with aluminum foil) and place on grill.
  • Cook until the beer has been boiling for 10-15 min and remove from grill.
  • Place all peppers and onions in foil pan and place cooked brats on top (do not add the beer to this pan).
  • Cover with foil and allow veggies to reduce stirring occasionally.
  • Once veggies are reduced (caramelized), place brats directly on grill and char them to your preference.
  • Once charred, place brats back in foil pan with peppers and onions.
  • Spread butter on Hoagie rolls and placed open face on grill for 30 seconds.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 701.7, Fat 47.5, SaturatedFat 16.2, Cholesterol 87.3, Sodium 1883.6, Carbohydrate 44.7, Fiber 3, Sugar 5.3, Protein 18.9

BRATWURST BURGERS WITH BRAISED ONIONS



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This burger is a fun mashup of a bratwurst with onion and peppers, chicken-fried steak and a beef burger. The best of three dishes, bratwurst burgers are guaranteed to be family-pleasing. -Priscilla Yee, Concord, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 large onion, sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, sliced
1 cup dark beer or chicken broth
BURGERS:
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound uncooked bratwurst links, casings removed
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon 2% milk
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
4 slices Muenster cheese
4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
8 teaspoons spicy brown mustard

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and peppers; cook and stir 5 minutes. Stir in beer. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender and liquid is almost evaporated, 15-20 minutes. Remove and keep warm., In a small bowl, combine beef and bratwurst, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 3/4-in.-thick patties., In a shallow bowl, mix egg and milk. Place bread crumbs in a separate shallow bowl. Dip patties in egg mixture, then roll in crumb mixture to coat., In the same skillet over medium heat, cook burgers until a thermometer reads 160° for medium doneness and juices run clear, 3-4 minutes on each side; top with cheese during the last 1-2 minutes of cooking. Serve burgers on buns with mustard and onion mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 659 calories, Fat 36g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 145mg cholesterol, Sodium 1409mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality bratwurst: Look for bratwurst made with fresh, locally sourced meat and natural casings. Avoid brats that contain fillers or artificial ingredients.
  • Use a variety of onions: This recipe calls for yellow onions, but you can also use sweet onions, red onions, or a combination of different types of onions.
  • Slice the onions thinly: Thinly sliced onions will cook more evenly and caramelize better than thick slices.
  • Cook the onions slowly: Caramelizing the onions takes time, so be patient. Cook them over low heat until they are soft and golden brown.
  • Use a good quality beer: The beer you use in this recipe will add flavor to the brats, so choose a beer that you enjoy drinking. A dark beer, such as a stout or porter, will give the brats a richer flavor.
  • Simmer the brats in the beer and onion mixture: This will help to infuse the brats with flavor and keep them moist.
  • Serve the brats with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings for brats include sauerkraut, mustard, ketchup, and relish.

Conclusion:

This recipe for brats with onions is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or casual party. The brats are cooked in a flavorful mixture of beer and onions, and they are served with your favorite toppings. Whether you are a fan of traditional brats or you are looking for something new to try, this recipe is sure to please.

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