beer braised brats

Skillet beer bratwurst simmered in a malty sauce with soft onions and thyme. Serve on a hoagie roll topped with the onions or over mashed potatoes, smothered in the beer sauce. Perfect for Oktoberfest celebrations or simply as a weeknight dinner.

Oktoberfest Bratwurst in Beer with Onions (Grill or Stove Top)

vegetable oil

oz brats (can work out to 8 links or less, depending on the type of bratwurst you buy*)

butter

onions

brown sugar

tbsp thyme (fresh picked leaves

salt

tsp paprika or smoked paprika (optional)

beef stock

Place a 10-12 inch skillet over medium-high heat...

Place a 10-12 inch skillet over medium-high heat stove. In about 2 minutes add the oil and brown the brats, about 1-2 minutes per side, or until they are nicely colored. Remove them from the skillet and set them aside temporarily.

Lower the heat to medium and melt the...

Lower the heat to medium and melt the butter in the skillet. Add the onions, brown sugar, thyme, salt and pepper and paprika, stir and let cook down until onions are soft and just beginning to caramelize (about 6-8 minutes).

Pour the beer over the softened onions, stir,...

Pour the beer over the softened onions, stir, scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Add the beef stock and stir. Add the brats back and make sure they are nicely submerged. Simmer until beer sauce has reduced and the brats are fully cooked (160 F). About 20-25 mins. If you used pre-cooked brats the temperature doesn't matter, just make sure the sauce has reduced.

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