Wisconsin Bratwurst

Name: Wisconsin Bratwurst
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh bratwurst sausages; 6 (12 fluid ounce) cans or bottles beer; 2 onions, thinly sliced; 1 cup butter; 1.5 teaspoons ground black pepper; 10 hoagie rolls

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These Wisconsin brats are incredibly tasty! This is the only way to cook bratwurst in Wisconsin. If you can get fresh bratwurst from a sausage shop, do it — it is worth the extra cost. Serve with brown mustard on substantial hoagie rolls, never on hot dog buns. Mustard is important and must always be stone ground. Add warm sauerkraut and ketchup, if you like. Chow down!

Recipe by Bob Cody

Updated on February 6, 2023

26

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

10

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Ingredients

2 pounds fresh bratwurst sausages
6 (12 fluid ounce) cans or bottles beer
2 onions, thinly sliced
1 cup butter
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
10 hoagie rolls

Directions

Prick bratwurst with a fork to prevent them from exploding as they cook; place in a large stockpot. Add beer, onions, butter, and black pepper. Place the stockpot over medium heat, bring to a boil and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
Cook bratwurst on the preheated grill until evenly browned, about 10 to 14 minutes, turning occasionally. Serve hot off the grill with onions on hoagie rolls.

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Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of beer. The actual amount of beer consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

558	Calories
45g	Fat
10g	Carbs
14g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 558
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 45g	58%
Saturated Fat 21g	104%
Cholesterol 116mg	39%
Sodium 908mg	39%
Total Carbohydrate 10g	4%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Protein 14g
Potassium 383mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.