Bobby Flay's Beer Simmered Bratwurst

Turn up the flavor at your next cookout with Bobby Flay's Beer Simmered Bratwurst, a recipe that combines classic grilling techniques with a flavor-packed beer braise. These juicy bratwursts are first simmered in a rich blend of lager-style beer, buttery sautéed onions, and garlic, infusing them with robust, savory goodness. After absorbing all that delicious flavor, they’re finished on the grill for a perfectly charred, golden-brown exterior. Serve these brats on toasted buns with caramelized onions, spicy mustard, and optional sauerkraut for a pub-inspired meal that's sure to wow your guests. Easy to prepare in just 45 minutes and packed with bold, comforting flavors, this recipe is perfect for game days, summer barbecues, or any casual gathering. Don't forget, the key to perfection is the beer—choose a quality lager for maximum flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 bratwurst sausages
• 3 cups lager-style beer
• 2 large yellow onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 6 bratwurst buns
• 0 to taste mustard
• 0 optional sauerkraut

Directions

Step 1

Peel and thinly slice the yellow onions. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 2

In a large deep skillet or pot, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the sliced onions and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the salt and black pepper, then pour in the lager-style beer.

Step 5

Place the bratwurst sausages into the skillet, ensuring they are submerged in the beer and onion mixture. If needed, add more beer or a bit of water to cover.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer (do not boil), and cook for 15-20 minutes until the bratwurst are cooked through.

Step 7

Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

Step 8

Remove the bratwurst from the beer mixture and pat them dry with paper towels. Lightly brush each sausage with olive oil to prevent sticking on the grill.

Step 9

Grill the bratwurst for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are evenly browned and have a nice char.

Step 10

While the bratwurst are grilling, toast the bratwurst buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.

Step 11

Serve the bratwurst in the toasted buns, topped with the sautéed onions and your choice of mustard, sauerkraut, or other condiments.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2098.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3710.4

Total Fat 211.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 75.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8g
Cholesterol 450.0mg	0%
Sodium 9478.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 286.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.6g	0%
Total Sugars 35.6g
Protein 116.9g	0%

Vitamin D 4IU	0%
Calcium 512.9mg	0%
Iron 20.1mg	0%
Potassium 2496.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.1%

Protein: 13.3%

Carbs: 32.6%