Brats Our Style Recipe

Tired of dry, tough brats? This recipe delivers incredibly juicy and flavorful Wisconsin-style brats, perfect for summer grilling or cozy winter meals! Forget the brewery smell – our simmering method locks in moisture and keeps your house smelling delicious. Our family secret? Simmering in beer before grilling! This recipe works with any bratwurst, but we love using Johnsonville's large 3-pound packages (a freezer staple in our Wisconsin home!). Kids adore them (our 4 and 5-year-olds often devour two each!), and they're perfect served with grilled corn on the cob, foil packet potatoes, zucchini, or your favorite summer veggies. Makes 12 brats (plan for at least 2 per person!).

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 540.6 kcal
Protein 40g
Rating 5.0 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Brats Our Style

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How to Make Brats Our Style

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine 12 bratwurst, 12 ounces of your favorite beer (we recommend a light lager or pilsner), 1 cup of water, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
  2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 40-50 minutes, turning the brats occasionally to ensure even cooking.
  3. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  4. Remove brats from the simmering liquid and place them on the preheated grill or grill pan.
  5. Grill for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until nicely browned and heated through.
  6. Serve immediately with your favorite sides, such as grilled corn on the cob, foil packet potatoes, or zucchini. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

48 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

59g

Carbs

9g