German Bratwurst in Beer is the perfect recipe if you're looking for an easy comfort food recipe with a lot of flavor. The juicy sausage, delicious flavors, and budget-friendly make this a recipe you want to try.
German Bratwurst in Beer: A Heartwarming Recipe for a Cozy Evening at Home
This is a recipe that once originated during a dinner with men. Then you want to put something quick and easy on the table, which also exudes comfort food. And because this group preferred beer, I flavored the bratwurst the German way with beer and onions.
I can tell you that it was a real success, where the plates were empty, and everyone was excited. And my own family also loves this delicious recipe. I have already put it on the table many times, and this is always finished. And if you want to serve this in style with a beer, I recommend a dark autumn back in the winter and a white beer for the summer.
What do you need for Bratwurst in Beer?
To prepare these Beer Brats with Onions, you require the following ingredients. You can find the correct amounts in the recipe card at the bottom of the blog:
- Bratwurst: Made from beef (or pork). The meat is ground and flavored with spices.
- Butter and Oil: You fry the sausage in a butter and oil mixture. This way, you can make the fats hot without burning the butter (and you still have that delicious taste). Use unsalted butter.
- Garlic: Gives extra flavor to the onions.
- Flour: Binds the sauce. Fry the flour for at least 2 minutes before adding the beer; otherwise, it will taste floury.
- Sugar: Balances the taste.
- Red Onion: Has a mild, sweet onion flavor. They are less sharp compared to the yellow onion.
- White beer: Has a light, refreshing taste with a fruity, spicy aroma. It is refreshing and thirst-quenching, and a perfect beer on hot summer days.
How to prepare Beer Braised Bratwurst and Onions
You can find a printable recipe with a detailed description at the bottom of this blog.
- Soak the bratwurst in hot water for 5 minutes. The swelling makes the sausage smoother after baking. Dry the sausages and set aside.
- Put butter and oil in the pan and let it get hot over medium heat. Add the onion rings and fry for about 5 minutes until translucent. Add the garlic and stir-fry for a minute.
- Now place the bratwurst in the pan and fry on both sides until brown. Add the flour and cook for another two minutes.
- Pour the bottle of white beer into the pan and add the sugar. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes.
Serve the beer sausage with the onion sauce. Delicious with red cabbage with apples, healthy fries from the oven, and a Waldorf salad.
Garnish with fresh parsley.
Tips, Substitutions, and Variations
- Mushrooms: Add some mushrooms to the onion sauce (fry them with the onions).
- Beef sausage: Can also be replaced with pork sausage or fresh sausage.
- Beer: Pils or IPA is also tasty. If you don't like beer, replace it with beef stock.
- More spice: Add some mustard to the sauce for more kick.
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Beer Brats with Onions
Ingredients
- 4 bratwurst beef
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 red onions sliced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1â…“ cups white beer
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- salt and pepper at taste
- parsley garnish, finely chopped, optional
Ingredients you need per step are listed below the step in Italic
Instructions
- Soak the sausages for 5 minutes in hot water.4 bratwurst
- Remove from the water and dry thoroughly.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the oil.1 tablespoon butter, 2 tablespoons oil
- Fry the onions until they are translucent in about 5 minutes, medium heat.2 red onions
- Add the garlic and stir-fry for another minute.1 clove garlic
- Fry the sausages on both sides until they are golden brown.
- Add the flour and bake for 2 minutes.1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- Pour the beer into the skillet and add the sugar.1â…“ cups white beer, 1 tablespoon sugar
- Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Flavor with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley (optional)salt and pepper, parsley
Notes
- Mushrooms: Add some mushrooms to the onion sauce (fry them with the onions).
- Beef sausage: Can also be replaced with pork sausage or fresh sausage.
- Beer: Pils or IPA is also tasty. If you don't like beer, replace it with beef stock.
- More spice: Add some mustard to the sauce for more kick.
Let the bratwurst cool down quickly.
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container. This keeps it good for 2 to 3 days.
- Freezer: Store in a freezer container in the sauce. Let thaw in the refrigerator. This keeps it good for up to 2 months.
- Reheat: Add three tablespoons of water to the skillet. Heat in a skillet over medium heat until hot.
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