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If you have ever tried to make brats on your grill, but haven’t gotten it quite right, I have you covered. Check out my Best Brats on the Grill recipe to learn some tips and tricks to make a great bratwurst meal for your summer cookout, game-day tailgating, or just a delicious brat dinner.
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 white onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 24 ounces beer (2 12-ounce cans)
- 5 uncooked bratwurst links
- 5 brat buns or hot dog buns
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to 375°F with a 9×13-inch baking pan on the grill.
- Add butter to pan and melt.
- Add garlic, onions, and salt.
- Cook until the onions are translucent.
- Add beer to pan and bring to simmer.
- Add brats and cook for 5 minutes.
- Flip and cook the other side for 5 minutes.
- Remove the brats from the pan and place them directly on the grill grates. Grill for about 3 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- While brats are searing, remove onions with tongs and put them aside in a dish. Discard beer.
- Remove brats, add to buns, top with onions (optional) and anything else you like. EAT!
Notes
- When temping the brats, insert the thermometer into the end and hit the center to avoid puncturing the outer skin.
- Try not to check the temperature until the brats are close to done, which minimizes unnecessary punctures.
- Use a pilsner or amber ale for best results, but any beer will do! Just remember that the flavor will make its way into the brat.
- If three minutes per side is not enough to bring the brats to 160°F, or you prefer them a little crispier, grill them a bit longer.
- Try serving this with a great coleslaw recipe or maybe some grilled jo jos.
- Nutritional Information is an estimate and can change based on the brat and buns you use. I also estimated that only a portion of the butter actually ends up being eaten.