Grab your favorite beer to make these addicting, super flavorful Beer Brats! We have one secret ingredient that makes our recipe the best. Bratwurst on the grill is such an easy dinner idea, but also perfect for cook outs and parties!
Ingredients
- 2 packages uncooked bratwurst (5 to a package)
- 3 large Vidalia onions, sliced (can also use yellow onions)
- 8 tablespoons of butter (1 stick)
- 4 – 12 ounce cans beer (your favorite kind!)
- Buns for serving
Instructions
- Add the bratwurst, onions and butter to a pot. Pour in the beer and bring to a simmer. Simmer, partially covered, for one hour.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, about 400 degrees.
- Remove the bratwurst from the pot and place onto a platter. Grill the brats for 2-3 minutes on each side and then remove from the grill.
- Using a slotted spoon, spoon out the onions from the beer and add to a bowl for serving.
- Serve on buns with the onions spooned on top.
Recipe Notes
To Make Ahead: Boil the bratwurst in beer, onions and butter for 1 hour and then let cool. Place the pot into the refrigerator until ready to grill. This can be done a day ahead of time if needed. Remove the pot from the refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling to bring to room temperature and then grill the brats per the recipe.
Store: To store leftover bratwurst, place in a container and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze: After the brats have cooled completely, wrap individually and then freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost and warm up in the microwave, oven or back on the grill.
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stove Top / Grill
- Cuisine: American
