Chef Jenn's Beer Braised Brats with Caramelized Onions
This one-pot beer-braised bratwurst recipe features sausages simmered with onions, mustard, and beer until tender and flavorful. A rustic dish that always satisfies.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 370kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 bratwurst sausages
- 2 large yellow onions thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 12 ounces beer pilsner or lager
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon German mustard
- salt
- black pepper
- fresh parsley optional for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat olive oil and butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add onions and cook until golden, about 20 to 25 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon. Add garlic and cook 2 minutes more.
- Place bratwursts in with the onions. Pour in beer and chicken broth, then whisk in mustard. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Simmer briefly, then bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Remove bratwurst and cover with foil. Reduce liquid on the stovetop until desired thickness.
- Serve hot, topped with onions, and garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
Chef Jenn’s Tips
- Choose a beer you’d actually drink, since its flavor will carry through the dish.
- A pinch of red pepper flakes can be added to the onions for mild heat.
- For richer flavor, sear the bratwurst for a few minutes per side before braising.
- Leftover bratwurst make excellent sandwiches the next day.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 770mg | Potassium: 338mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 181IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg