Wisconsin Beer Brats Recipe
Make Wisconsin beer brats by boiling uncooked brats in beer and then searing them on the grill. Your brats will come out juicy and flavorful every time!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: Grill
Cuisine: Midwest
Keyword: beer brats, beer brats recipe
Servings: 6
Author: Lee Funke
- 6 uncooked brats we prefer pork brats
- 3 cans of light beer we recommend Heineken, Coors Light, or Michelob Ultra
- 6 hot dog buns
Optional Toppings
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Relish
- Caramelized Onions
First, place uncooked brats on the bottom of a large pot. Then, pour in around 3 cans of of beer. You want to make sure that the brats are fully covered to ensure even cooking.
Turn heat to medium high heat and bring the beer to a rolling boil. Then, reduce the heat to low/medium and let simmer, uncovered, for around 10-15 minutes. If you are cooking thicker brats, cook them closer to 15 minutes.
As the brats simmer, the beer will begin to foam, this is good! Just make sure you watch your pot so that the beer does not boil over. About halfway through cooking, poke each of the brats to make sure they don't explode (you'll understand). You know your brats are done cooking when they have firmed up and are no longer pink inside.
Preheat grill to 450ºF. Grill brats for around 5-10 minutes, rotating every few minutes. Since the brats are already fully cooked from the beer boil, this is really just to add char so make sure not to overcook! Cook brats until they've reached 145ºF internally.
Serve brats on a toasted bun and with all of your favorite toppings!
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- Nutrition information is for brats and buns only.
Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 21g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g