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Plate of Wisconsin brats, boiled in beer and grilled.
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Boiling Brats in Beer

In Wisconsin, we boil our bratwurst in beer. Take one taste, and you'll understand why!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 5 to 6
Calories: 311kcal
Author: Sula

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bratwurst usually 5-6
  • 1 onion, yellow or white
  • 3 bottles beer enough to immerse

Instructions

  • Pour the beer into a pot or saucepan. You will need enough to immerse the brats. Turn on the heat to medium to start warming the beer.
    3 bottles beer
  • Slice the onion and add it to the beer in the pot.
    1 onion, yellow or white
  • Bring the beer to a boil, then add the brats.
    1 pound bratwurst
  • Cook the brats in the beer by simmering for 10 to 15 minutes, or by covering, turning off the heat, and leaving the pot undisturbed for at least 20 minutes.
  • Remove the brats from the liquid to a plate. Reserve the onions if desired for topping.
  • Preheat your grill on medium heat. Add the parboiled brats to the hot grill grates and cook, turning frequently, until browned all around. This typically takes about 15 minutes.
  • Remove the brats from the grill and serve on buns with the reserved onions, brown mustard, and other toppings as desired!

Notes

Buns are not included in nutrition estimate.

Nutrition

Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 768mg | Potassium: 348mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.