Ingredients for Grilled Chicago Style Beer Brats
- 6 bratwurst sausages
- 24 fl oz beer (2 cans/bottles), or enough to cover
- 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
- Yellow mustard, to taste
- 1/2 cup dill pickle chips
- 6 hot dog buns or rolls
- Sport peppers, to taste (optional)
- Hot giardiniera, to taste (optional)
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How to Make Grilled Chicago Style Beer Brats
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. While the grill is heating, crack open a beer!
- In a deep pot, add bratwurst sausages and enough beer to cover. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, partially covered, for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through.
- Remove brats from beer and set aside.
- While brats simmer, prepare your toppings: thinly slice the onion, and prepare your pickle chips and tomato slices.
- Place bratwurst sausages on the preheated grill. Cook for 5-7 minutes, turning frequently, until nicely browned and grill marks appear.
- Toast buns or rolls lightly on the grill, if desired.
- Place grilled brats on toasted buns.
- Top generously with your favorite Chicago-style toppings (mustard, sport peppers, hot giardiniera are all excellent choices).
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Chicago-style beer brats!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
77 g
Sugar
31g
Fat
45g
Carbs
12g
