Best 4 Slow Cooker Beer Brats Recipes

Fall off the bone beer brats are a perfect fall weather meal for any occasion. Slow cooker beer brats are made with smoked sausages cooked in beer, onion, garlic, and spices. The brats are cooked on low for many hours, making them incredibly tender and flavorful. Serve these brats with all of your favorite toppings, such as sauerkraut, mustard, ketchup, and relish.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKER BEER BRATS

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Make your next backyard barbecue easier than ever by serving up delicious, slow-cooker bratwurst.

Provided by By Corey Valley

Categories Entree

Time 4h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

10 fresh bratwurst
2 sweet onions, sliced
3 or 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 bottles (12 oz each) beer
Sauerkraut and mustard, if desired

Steps:

In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook bratwurst over medium-high heat, turning frequently, just until outsides are brown. Place in 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.
Top with onion slices, garlic, butter, salt and pepper. Pour in beer.
Cover and cook on High heat setting 4 hours or Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
Serve with sauerkraut and mustard.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 950 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g

SLOW-COOKER BEER-GLAZED BRATS AND BEANS

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Here's a handy recipe that makes a delicious sandwich and side dish all in one slow cooker. It needs 15 minutes of prep time and just a few hours to cook.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 3h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cans (28 oz each) vegetarian beans in sauce or baked beans
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons butter
1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
8 vegetarian bratwurst
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup regular or nonalcoholic beer
8 hot dog buns, toasted

Steps:

Spray 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix beans and chili powder.
In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion in butter 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until very tender. Using tongs or slotted spoon, remove onion from skillet and place over beans in slow cooker; do not stir onion into beans.
Arrange bratwurst over onion. In small bowl, mix brown sugar, mustard, barbecue sauce and beer. Pour over bratwurst; do not stir.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 to 4 hours.
To serve, place bratwurst in each bun. Lift onion with tongs; arrange over bratwurst in buns. Serve beans as a side dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Carbohydrate 72 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 9 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1530 mg, Sugar 25 g, TransFat 1/2 g

SLOW COOKER BEER BRATS

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Received this in an email and want to save where I can find it later. Brats and onions slow-cooked 6-8 hours with beer; sauerkraut is stirred into onions at the end to keep it crisp.

Provided by Fuzzys Finds

Categories Meat

Time 6h5m

Yield 10 brats on buns, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 lb onion, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rings
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 1/2 lbs bratwursts (10 sausages)
3 cups beer (Budweiser or other light Am. lager recommended)
1/4 cup Dijon mustard, plus extra for serving
1/2 teaspoon caraway seed
1 cup sauerkraut
10 hoagie rolls

Steps:

Combine onions, soy sauce, and sugar in bowl and microwave until just softened, about 5 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking. Spread onions and their liquid in bottom of slow cooker. Arrange bratwursts in single layer on top of onions.
Whisk beer, mustard, and caraway seeds together in bowl and add to slow cooker. Cover and cook until bratwursts are tender, 6 to 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high.
Transfer bratwursts to platter and tent loosely with aluminum foil. Stir sauerkraut into onion mixture in slow cooker and let sit until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Strain onion-sauerkraut mixture through colander, discarding liquid, and transfer to serving bowl. Serve bratwursts on rolls, topped with onion-sauerkraut mixture and mustard.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 615.5, Fat 35.9, SaturatedFat 11.7, Cholesterol 83.9, Sodium 1841.6, Carbohydrate 44.1, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 6, Protein 23.2

SLOW-COOKER BEER BRATS(COOK'S COUNTRY)

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Light-bodied American lagers, such as Budweiser, work best for this recipe. Standard-size hot dog buns will be too small for the brats, so buy larger hoagie rolls.

Provided by Coppercloud

Categories Pork

Time 6h20m

Yield 10 Brats, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 lb onion, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rings
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
2 1/2 lbs bratwursts (10 sausages)
3 cups beer
1/4 cup Dijon mustard, plus extra for serving
1/2 teaspoon caraway seed
1 cup sauerkraut
10 hoagie rolls

Steps:

1. Combine onions, soy sauce, and sugar in bowl and microwave until just softened, about 5 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking. Spread onions and their liquid in bottom of slow cooker. Arrange bratwursts in single layer on top of onions.
2. Whisk beer, mustard, and caraway seeds together in bowl and add to slow cooker. Cover and cook until bratwursts are tender, 6 to 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high.
3. Transfer bratwursts to platter and tent loosely with aluminum foil. Stir sauerkraut into onion mixture in slow cooker and let sit until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Strain onion-sauerkraut mixture through colander, discarding liquid, and transfer to serving bowl. Serve bratwursts on rolls, topped with onion-sauerkraut mixture and mustard.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 615.5, Fat 35.9, SaturatedFat 11.7, Cholesterol 83.9, Sodium 1841.6, Carbohydrate 44.1, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 6, Protein 23.2

Tips:

Choose high-quality bratwurst: Look for fresh, plump brats with a good meat-to-fat ratio. Avoid brats that are overly processed or have a lot of fillers.
Use a variety of beers: Experiment with different types of beer to find one that you like. Dark beers, such as stouts and porters, will give the brats a richer flavor, while lighter beers, such as lagers and pilsners, will give them a more refreshing flavor.
Don't skimp on the onions: Onions add a lot of flavor to the dish, so don't be afraid to use a lot of them. You can use yellow onions, white onions, or even red onions.
Cook the brats on low heat: Low heat will help the brats cook evenly and prevent them from drying out.
Serve the brats with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings for brats include sauerkraut, mustard, ketchup, and relish.

Conclusion:

Slow-cooker beer brats are a delicious and easy meal that is perfect for a party or a casual weeknight dinner. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give slow-cooker beer brats a try. You won't be disappointed!