Wisconsin beer brats

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   Put the brats into a large pot, cover with the beer and bring to a boil.

2. 2

   You may have a few beers left over.

3. 3

   Chop the bacon and onion and brown in a large frying pan.

4. 4

   Squeeze all the juice out of the sauerkraut, the dryer the better.

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   Add kraut to the onions and bacon.

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   Mix well and cook until the kraut starts to brown.

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   Set up your grill for direct heat

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   Pull the brats from the liquid let them rest 15min while the grill preheats.

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   Grill brats over direct heat, you may want a water spray bottle to combat flair ups.

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    Cook until well browned.

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    It usually takes me about one beer each side, drinking times may very.

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    Serve on a bun topped with the sauerkraut or alone with the kraut on the side.

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    Top with your favorite condiments, ketchup mustard, BBQ, hot sauce, pickles, raw onion, and peppers have all been used and enjoyed.

14. 14

    I've tried many different types of beer for this from the expensive to root beer.

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    Milwaukee's best to me works best.

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    Feel free to experiment on your own

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.