Beer Braised Bratwurst and Onions
This Beer-Braised Bratwurst and Onions recipe is a flavorful, hearty dish perfect for any casual dinner, BBQ, or Oktoberfest-inspired gathering.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Neutral oil
- 6 Fresh Bratwurst sausages not smoked or already cooked
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 2 Large sweet onions sliced
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Grainy mustard
- 12 ounces Lager or your favorite beer
- Serve with German sides like potato salad, sauerkraut, or serve on buns with mustard and condiments.
Instructions
- Heat a large pan or cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add the oil, and once the oil shimmers add your bratwurst and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. Remove to a plate.
- Add the butter and onions to the pan and season with the salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium low and cook, stirring occasionally until very soft, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add the mustard to the pan and stir to incorporate. Add the beer and bring the mixture up to a simmer and then turn to low and nestle the bratwurst into the onion and beer mixture. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, turning the bratwurst over halfway through cooking, until most of the beer has evaporated and the bratwurst are cooked through and register 165℉.
- Remove bratwurst and onions to a serving platter and serve warm. Bratwurst can be served with your favorite German sides or with buns and your favorite condiments.
Notes
- Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat sausages in a covered pan on the stove with a little water over medium low heat until heated through.
- You will want to use fresh bratwurst for this recipe, not smoked or already cooked. Most sausages come in packs of 5-6. Johnsonville is a national brand that can be used for this recipe. I like to buy local sausages from the meat counter at my local grocery store.
- Make sure to just simmer the bratwurst in the beer, you don't want to have it at a hard boil, as this can actually dry out the brats.
- We used a regular lager for this recipe. You can use a good pilsner, amber, or dark lager as well. I would stay away from strong flavor or bitter beers like stouts or IPAs.
- Fully cooked bratwurst can have a pink hue in the center, even after being fully cooked. The nitrates and salt and it being in a casing can prevent the interior from oxidizing, causing a pink hue. To make sure the sausages are done, it is important to check for doneness with a thermometer, making sure it reaches 165℉.
Nutrition
Calories: 454kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 1069mg | Potassium: 517mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 98IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg
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