
Looking forward to fall, but not ready to let go of summer just yet? This is the recipe for you. These beer brats are as at-home at a summery backyard BBQ as they are at a fall tailgate, camping trip, or Oktoberfest celebration so you can enjoy them practically year-round. I know I will be!
Best part? It takes almost zero cooking skills (you do have to know how to turn the grill on 😉) to get perfectly charred brats topped with flavor-packed caramelized onions and bell peppers. I like mine topped simply with a drizzle of grainy mustard, but feel free to get even more authentic and add sauerkraut.
You can use whatever beer you like to drink, though I do recommend skipping the IPAs (India Pale Ales). Many of those are brewed to be extra hoppy, which translates to bitterness when cooked down on the grill. Want the flavor, but not the beer? Try a dry cider, or a non-alcoholic beer or chicken broth if you’re trying to avoid the alcohol altogether.
Made these? Let us know how it went (and what kind of beer you used!) in the comments below.
Ingredients
- 6
bratwurst sausages
- 1
large onion
- 1
bell pepper
- 16 oz.
beer
Hot dog buns
Whole-grain mustard
Sauerkraut or relish
Directions
- Step 1Place a 12" cast-iron skillet on grill and heat to high. Meanwhile, grill brats until charred on both sides, about 6 minutes total.Â
- Step 2Once skillet is hot, add onions, bell peppers, beer, and charred brats and cover skillet with lid. Cook undisturbed until onions and peppers are caramelized and beer is reduced, 20 minutes.Â
- Step 3Serve brats in buns topped with onions, bell peppers, mustard, and sauerkraut or relish.