What are Beer Brats
Beer Brats are brats that are both grilled and cooked in beer. It creates a delicious and flavorful juicy brat that everyone raves over. Johnsonville makes the best brats, so use theirs for the best results! This is a classic Wisconsin recipe. Though there are disagreements if you should grill before slow cooking or after, the consensus that beer brats are amazing remains.
Alternatives to Slow Cooking
If you don’t have a slow cooker, I can give you a few alternatives to simmer these and keep them warm. The added bonus of this method is that you can have everything done and ready before your guests come. Then you just enjoy yourself!
Indoor Grill Pan: We have two that we love. This one covers two burners on the stove top, so you would be able to grill many brats at once. This one is smaller, but works great. Cast Iron Skillet: We are really just giving the exterior a good searing before we add them to the slow cooker. So you could do this in a skillet as well. You won’t get those beautiful grill marks, but you will still get the job done.
Everything can be added to a baking dish. Then cover it and pop it into a warm oven (200 degrees Fahrenheit). It is not as convenient for serving, but will work great. Use a large dutch oven. Put everything into a large pot and keep it on a very low simmer on the stove while covered. This isn’t my favorite plan because someone should keep an eye on it and stir it occasionally. Grab a chafing dish and fuel can. These can set out with the rest of the food for guests to serve themselves.
What to Serve with Beer Brats
Some great recipes to put out with your brats are: Again, I don’t think that the butter is necessary in this recipe. But as a loyal Wisconsinite, I’m doing my due-diligence. Please keep in mind that these will not cook long enough for the alcohol to cook off completely. If you are serving someone who is sober, I would suggest coming up with an alternative for them. I have had readers use cider I this recipe with great results.
Grilled Corn Taco Pinwheels Dill Dip BLT Dip
If you make these Beer Brats in celebration of Bratsgiving (or ever!) let me know what you think! Or drop me a comment and tell me your favorite brat recipe.
