Charcoal Grilled Bratwurst Braised in Beer & Onions! So Easy!

Grilled Bratwurst is a simple, yet flavor-packed German sausage. It’s the perfect choice for lunch, dinner, or anytime you’re in the mood for a good, savory brat.
What is a Bratwurst? Bratwurst is a German sausage made from pork, veal, or beef. Pork is the most common meat found in bratwurst, and it is traditionally served as-is, alongside potato salad or sauerkraut, or served in a white bread roll (though how a brat is served varies depending on location).

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[yalefogarty]

Looks great, super easy and added flavor and moisture …. Maybe a good cook for this weekend! Thanks for the awesome idea!

[CJ-Giddyup]

Last time the pork shoulders got under $2/lb, I filled my freezer with Brats and Italian sausages. It saved us a lot of money, and the flavor was outstanding.

[thechad]

*Cries in Wisconsinite* No! Boil the brats in the beer and onions. Then finish on the grill. Damnit.

[IOSARBX]

Hey Grill Hey, Your videos always brighten my day, so I subscribed!

[WEStoreItAdmin]

What can you cook them in if you're not a beer drinker?

[NBHST]

NO TAKE THIS VIDEO DOWN.. I don't want anyone to know that's how I do it...I actually run a food truck and this is just about how I do it. And they stay juicy all day without drying out. Perfect brats!

[druzil]

"Natural casing" sounds so nice. :) Actually it's either pork or sheep gut.
Greetings from Germany.

[peterr]

Nice, Had some brats in the fridge and I'm doing it... Like now...
Thank you!
Oh and by the way I was just wondering if you're looking for a really nice boyfriend... Lol. J/k
God bless.
Peter R
But I'm not really kidding..
🤪

[michaelotto]

You gotta have some sort of Wisconsin connection to know this. This is THE WAY to grill brats. Sometimes I feel froggy and toss a few crushed garlic cloves in with the beer and onions. Do this and you will experience the juiciest, most flavorful brats ever. You are also correct in your assessment of the "pre-cooked" variety. They ARE just this side of hot dogs. I hate 'em.

[drdrew]

I just found the only 3 ingredient grilling recipe on YouTube. Can’t beat brats for simplicity, consistent results and flavor. Tailgater’s dream

[theathjr]

I do mine the same way but add a couple pats of butter to the beer onion bath. Yumm

[johncoffey]

Everyone cooks a little different! I actually made a hotdog rub years ago. Slow cook them .99¢, 8pk, weiners with a rub, and you'll never go back.

Side note... 35-40+ years ago that $15-20 grill that now costs $150-200.... Still a $15-20 grill!

Our 11yo "found" (in his mind) one of these grills under my parents house, and asked why Papa had "that" expensive grill just sitting... I explained that the design had been around since the 50's that I knew of, and every year we'd go on vacation, Papa would buy one to cook on, and save on the eating bill for the week (feeding 6)... But would leave it at the vacation home for someone else to use, until they burned out.

This particular one was for home use. He just decided to keep, because after the 5th time he replaced the charcoal area, he did it with stainless.

[danielbreach]

My mouth is watering now! I throw a stick of butter and some sliced peppers and maybe even some mushrooms in there with the beer and I tend to do the reverse but I think I'm going to try it this way next time. Maybe a side by side to see which I prefer. And since I'm the only one in my house who likes brats, I can have them all to myself. lol

[guyewing]

Saw the episode with Steven Raichlen's project fire. That smoked apple crisp was otherworldly!

[dj-pizza]

I second that, on the green bell peppers....that's how I usually do it.

[pauluk]

Ive never had the skin on my pork sausage break.

[AKJJSIM]

I want a Hey Grill Hey shirt but I don't want yellow, green or purple. Black or Earth tone please?

[cainednd]

There is a distinctly high possibility that Todd may very well be the luckiest man alive.

[bigeyedave]

Never probe a brat that’s a rookie move you’re better than that.

[charlesyarbrough]

Add green bellpeppers to the braising also.