Grilled Beer Brats with Peppers and Onions Recipe

Name: Grilled Beer Brats with Peppers and Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil, plus more for oiling the grill; 6 strips applewood-smoked bacon, diced; 1 sweet onion, sliced; 1 large green pepper, seeded, sliced; 1 large red pepper, seeded, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; Two 12-ounce cans lager beer; 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 bay leaf; 1 sprig fresh rosemary; 2 pounds fresh bratwurst sausages (about 12 links); 1/2 cup whole-grain mustard; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons canola oil, plus more for oiling the grill
6 strips applewood-smoked bacon, diced
1 sweet onion, sliced
1 large green pepper, seeded, sliced
1 large red pepper, seeded, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
Two 12-ounce cans lager beer
1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
1 sprig fresh rosemary
2 pounds fresh bratwurst sausages (about 12 links)
1/2 cup whole-grain mustard
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1
Heat the oil in a large, deep saute pan or Dutch oven set over medium-high heat.
2
Add the bacon and cook until browned and crispy, 3 to 5 minutes.
3
Add the onions, the green and red peppers and the garlic and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes, or until the peppers are wilted and lightly browned.
4
Add the beer, chicken stock, thyme, bay leaf and rosemary and deglaze the pan.
5
Prick holes in the brats with a fork or skewer to prevent them from bursting during cooking.
6
Add the brats to the pan, reduce the heat and simmer gently for 15 to 17 minutes, turning the brats halfway through.
7
Preheat a grill or cast-iron griddle to medium-high heat.
8
Remove the brats from the pot; let the braising liquid continue to simmer and reduce.
9
Pat the brats dry with paper towels, then score them diagonally, making 3 or 4 shallow incisions on either side (this will ensure plenty of crispy edges when grilled).
10
Brush the grill lightly with oil and grill the brats for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until well-marked.
11
When the braising liquid has reduced to the consistency of a sauce, remove it from the heat and stir in the mustard and butter.
12
Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
13
To serve, spoon some of the braising sauce, along with the peppers and onions, onto a platter.
14
Set the grilled brats on top and drizzle with the remaining sauce.
15
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons canola oil, plus more for oiling the grill, 6 strips applewood-smoked bacon, diced, 1 sweet onion, sliced, 1 large green pepper, seeded, sliced, and more.

Yes, Grilled Beer Brats with Peppers and Onions falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Grilled Beer Brats with Peppers and Onions

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