Description
Wisconsin Bratwurst is a classic Midwestern sausage dish known for its juicy, savory flavor, often simmered in beer with onions and then grilled to perfection, typically served on a bun with mustard or sauerkraut.
Ingredients
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- 5 bratwurst sausages
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cups beer (lager or pale ale preferred)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 5 brat buns
- Mustard, for serving
- Sauerkraut, for serving (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet or pot, melt butter over medium heat and add sliced onions. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the bratwursts to the skillet and pour in the beer. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 15–20 minutes.
- Preheat a grill to medium heat. Remove brats from the beer bath and transfer to the grill.
- Grill brats for 5–7 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and slightly charred.
- Serve brats in buns topped with cooked onions, mustard, and sauerkraut if desired.
Notes
- Use a German-style beer for traditional flavor.
- You can grill the onions alongside the brats for added smokiness.
- These can also be made fully in a skillet if a grill is unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brat with bun and toppings
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg