Grilled Bratwurst
Juicy, charred bratwurst straight off the grill, with crispy skin and smoky flavor. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or weekend cookout.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 18g

Ingredients
- 4 links bratwurst sausages
- 1 cup beer
- 1 medium onion
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
In a large skillet, melt the 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add the 1 sliced onion and cook until soft and golden, about 8 minutes. Set aside.
- 2
In a shallow dish, pour the 1 cup beer. Add the 4 bratwurst and let soak for 15 minutes, turning once.
- 3
Preheat grill to medium-high. Remove bratwurst from beer and pat dry with paper towels.
- 4
Brush the bratwurst with the 1 tbsp vegetable oil and season with the 1 tsp salt and 0.5 tsp black pepper.
- 5
Grill the bratwurst, turning every 3-4 minutes, until charred and cooked through (internal temp 160°F), about 12-15 minutes total.
- 6
Serve hot with the caramelized onions on top.
Tools you’ll need
- Grill
- Large skillet
- Tongs
- Paper towels
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