Beer Brats

[Schaefd2]

You had me at super carmelized onion


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[Black Dog]

O.K., here's my 2 cents for what it's worth...  Some nice ways of cooking brats, by the way.

I feel that any time you are boiling food in a liquid you are not consuming [i.e. broth, soup, stew, chile], you are throwing away valuable flavor!  All that good loving flavor is being lost in the cooking liquid. 

I highly agree with the long caramelization of the onions and peppers.  That is some great flavors going on.  However, I would prefer to get my beer flavor by marinating the brats overnight in beer with some rosemary, sage, garlic, and onions. 

Get those brats nice and crispy on the grill and top them with those sweet, caramelized onions and peppers, on a soft potato bun and I'm in heaven... 


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[kettlebb]

I appreciate that post Black Dog. Next time I do brats I'll do an overnight marinade in beer instead of cooking them in the beer.


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[jamesnomore]

Reading this food lab article changed my approach forever. Guaranteed tender and the kraut comes out amazing.

http://www.seriouseats.com/2012/05/the-food-lab-the-best-way-to-grill-sausages.html

[Madpap]

Very good article. I'll try it out this weekend for sure.


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[JDD]

I love beer and I love brats so this is a frequent cook for me.  I have tried all of the above methods but have to agree with @Black Dog about boiling. I also believe a lot of the original brat flavor is lost when boiling and they become too soft for my liking. 

[MDurso]

I concur.. Boil?  Stay indoors.  I like getting a little smoke in there and then grilling the onions and peppers right on the grate.  Otherwise, why we all outdoors?

[Beachdude]

I'm pretty new to brats myself, but I like to lightly sear the brats first, then place them into a beer bath to simmer, not boil. Depending on my mood, I may add 'stuff' to the bath, such as onions, garlic, etc. I suggest to just try different methods till you find one that fits your tastes.