Bratwurst and onions in beer is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a casual get-together or a special occasion. The combination of bratwurst, onions, and beer creates a rich and savory dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a more elaborate dish for a party, there is a recipe here to suit your needs.
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BEER BRATS
These awesome beer brats are boiled and then put on the grill!
Provided by Zach
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Sausage
Time 25m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. When hot, lightly oil grate.
- Combine the beer and onions in a large pot; bring to a boil. Submerge the bratwurst in the beer; add the red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to medium and cook another 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the bratwurst from the beer mixture; reduce heat to low, and continue cooking the onions.
- Cook the bratwurst on the preheated grill, turning once, 5 to 10 minutes. Serve with the beer mixture as a topping or side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 69.2 mg, Fat 27.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 1030.6 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
BEER-BRAISED BRATWURSTS WITH ONION
I found this recipe at http://www.chow.com/recipes/14145-beer-braised-bratwursts-with-onion I made these for a small summer cookout last year and they were a big hit, especially among beer lovers.
Provided by Queen Dana
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place mustard seeds and caraway seeds in a small resealable plastic bag and crush with a meat mallet or rolling pin.
- Melt butter in a Dutch oven or a large, heavy-bottomed pot with a tightfitting lid over medium heat. When the foaming subsides, add 6 of the bratwursts and cook, turning, until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove to a plate and repeat with remaining bratwursts.
- Reduce heat to low, add crushed seed mixture and onions, and season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions have softened and are beginning to brown, about 30 minutes. Add reserved bratwursts and any accumulated juices, nestling the brats in the onions. Pour in beer and braise bratwursts, turning once, until they are completely cooked through, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toast hoagie rolls and spread about 1 1/2 tablespoons mustard on each. Place a bratwurst in each bun and cover with onions.
BRATWURST AND ONIONS IN BEER
Steps:
- Prepare a charcoal grill.
- Combine the onions, beer, vinegar, salt, mustard seeds, celery seed, bay leaf, and black pepper in a 4-quart saucepan, bring to a simmer, and simmer gently over medium-low heat for 20 minutes.
- Add the bratwurst and simmer gently until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Remove the bratwurst and set aside. Strain the poaching liquid reserving the onions. Let cool. Remove the bay leaf, add crushed red pepper, olive oil, and chopped fresh parsley. Set aside to use as a relish.
- Place the bratwurst on the grill and cook over medium-high until charred. Butter the rolls and toast on the grill just before serving.
BEER BRATS
Steps:
- Place brats in a Dutch oven with onions and butter, cover the brats with beer. Bring to a boil and reduce to simmer until brats are cooked. Remove brats and set aside beer mixture. Grill brats until golden brown and return to beer mixture until ready to serve. Serve brats on fresh baked brat buns with sauerkraut, onions, green peppers, ketchup, and/or mustard.
AMAZING BEER BRATS WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS
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
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
BRATS IN BEER
This marinated bratwurst recipe comes from Jill Hazelton of Hamlet, Indiana. The flavor of the marinade really comes through in the grilled onions.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Pour 1-3/4 cups into a large resealable plastic bag; add bratwurst. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade. , Add onion to remaining marinade; toss to coat. Place on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Fold foil around onion mixture and seal tightly. Drain and discard marinade from bratwurst., Grill bratwurst and onion, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 15-20 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender, turning frequently. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape. Serve brats in buns with onion mixture.
Nutrition Facts :
BRATS, ONIONS, AND APPLES
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
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
Tips:
- Use a good quality bratwurst. Look for one that is made with fresh, coarsely ground pork and has a nice smoky flavor.
- Slice the onions thinly. This will help them caramelize quickly and evenly.
- Use a heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven. This will help to prevent the bratwurst and onions from sticking.
- Cook the bratwurst and onions over medium heat. This will allow them to cook through without burning.
- Add the beer to the skillet or Dutch oven after the bratwurst and onions have browned. This will help to deglaze the pan and create a flavorful sauce.
- Serve the bratwurst and onions with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, or potato salad.
Conclusion:
Bratwurst and onions in beer is a classic German dish that is perfect for a casual get-together or a special occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your bratwurst mild or spicy, cooked in butter or oil, or served with a variety of sides, this dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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