Beer Brats with Onions
Bratwurst simmered in beer and onions then seared until snappy, a Wisconsin tailgate classic on a toasted bun.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 8 bratwurst sausages
- 1 bottle beer
- 2 onions
- 2 tbsp butter
- 8 hot dog buns
- 1/4 cup mustard
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Save this recipeInstructions
- 1
Slice the onions. Melt the butter in a deep 12-inch skillet over medium heat and soften the onions for 5 minutes.
- 2
Nestle the brats among the onions, pour in the beer, and bring to a simmer.
- 3
Simmer gently 15 minutes, turning the brats once, until cooked through.
- 4
Remove the brats and boil the onion mixture until the liquid mostly evaporates, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Push the onions aside and sear the brats 2 minutes per side until browned and snappy.
- 6
Toast the buns, add the brats, pile on the beer-braised onions, and finish with a generous line of mustard.
