Beer Brats
Warm summer nights call for keeping it simple! When we’re not in the mood for anything elaborate, it’s all about grilled brats. We give them a quick simmer in light beer first—so they stay extra juicy and perfectly cooked every time—then finish them on the grill for that irresistible char. Easy, flavorful, and made for laid-back evenings.
Beer Brats
Serves 6
Ingredients:
6 brats
1 (12 oz) lager beer
2 tablespoons butter
1 large sweet onion, sliced pole to pole
1 red pepper, sliced into strips
1 yellow pepper, sliced into strips
6 buns
Butter for buns
Condiment Suggestions:
Assortment of Mustards
Pickle Relish
Sauerkraut
Ketchup
Spicy Pickled Peppers
Directions:
1. In a saucepan, cover the brats with beer and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, sauté the onions in the butter. Cook until softened and slightly caramelized. Add the peppers, and cook until limp and tender.
3. Fire up the grill! Grill the brats until golden brown on all sides. Test for doneness. The internal temperature of the brats should reach 160 degrees F.
4. If desired, butter the buns and grill over direct heat until lightly toasted and golden brown.
5. Enjoy the brats loaded with the sautéed onions and peppers, and an array of your favorite condiments.