beer brats recipe

Being born &amp; raised in Wisconsin, these Grilled Wisconsin Beer Boiled Brats are a total summer staple at our house! Juicy bratwurst sausages first simmer in beer with onions for extra flavor, then finish over direct flame for a char-grilled crispy &amp; crusty exterior. The easiest &amp; best grilled beer brats recipe!

Grilled Wisconsin Beer Boiled Brats Recipe

bratwurst (4-6 sausages)

yellow onion, sliced

beer of choice (See Recipe Notes)

Marinate the brats

At least 12 hours before grilling your beer brats, marinate the brats. Add the bratwurst sausages, sliced onion, and beer to a large airtight container or resealable bag. Shake to combine. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours, or for up to 24 hours.

Prepare your grill for zone grilling

, creating a zone of direct high heat &amp; a zone of direct low heat. If using a gas grill, begin preheating at least 15 minutes prior to grilling. If using charcoal, light the charcoal at least 30 minutes prior to grilling. (To learn more about zone grilling, be sure to check out this post.)

Boil the beer brats: 

Transfer the brats (&amp; onions, &amp; beer) to a medium cast-iron skillet or a heat-safe Dutch oven. Transfer the cast iron/Dutch oven directly to the grill grates over the low heat zone. Close the grill. Bring the brats up to a boil, then boil for 10-12 minutes or until they reach about 145 degrees F. Between the time it takes to bring the brats to a boil &amp; boiling the brats, this should take about 20-25 minutes total. Be patient &amp; keep the grill lid closed as much as possible so you don&#8217;t release unnecessary heat from the grill &#8211; it&#8217;ll only make things take longer!

Charbroil the beer brats: 

Once boiled, use grill tongs to carefully transfer the beer boiled brats directly to the grill grates. Grill 2-3 minutes per side, until charred as desired &amp; the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F. Transfer to a plate to rest &amp; cool slightly before serving.

Serve the beer brats

, atop a toasted bun, topped with the beer-braised onions, sauerkraut, &amp;/or mustard as desired. Enjoy!

These were a huge hit!  So tasty, so easy, and very little clean up- a win all around!  I used a stronger beer and the flavor definitely comes through, so I would echo Jess' recommendation to use a light beer if you want a subtle flavor.

These were great! I grew up eating brats but always overcooked them. Using the zone grilling method and the beer left mine so juicy! Even leftovers the next day were great!

I never had brats growing up because my mom didn't like them.. well, now I am marrying a midwesterner, so I knew I had to make them. these were so easy and delicious! we make them all the time now

This is just a great beer brat recipe. Quick, easy and totally delicious!

I’ve made these twice. Definitely worth the extra time to get the brats prepped to be grilled to perfection. So juicy!
Even delicious as leftovers :)

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This Wisconsin Beer Boiled Brats recipe is a summer staple! Juicy bratwurst sausages simmer in beer with onions for extra flavor, then finish over direct flame for a char-grilled crispy & crusty exterior. Learn how to cook beer brats the easy way - you need 3 ingredients, & I'm sharing my entire grilled brats method, + a secret step to keep them extra juicy & flavorful! 

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