Cast Iron Cheddar Bacon Beer Brats
Cast Iron Cheddar Bacon Beer Brats are great in a bun with your favorite toppings or plated along any and every side dish for a complete meal.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cheddar Bacon Beer Brats
Servings: 4
Calories: 970 kcal
Author: Ned Adams
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8 cheddar bacon bratwursts 1 tsp granulated garlic 1 tbsp fresh/ minced 4 oz yellow onion diced 4 oz bell pepper diced 24 oz dark ale/beer 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp whole peppercorns Optional items for serving 8 bratwurst buns 8 oz onions thinly sliced or diced ¼ cup yellow mustard ¼ cup cilantro chopped
Add the beer, garlic, salt, onion, and whole peppercorns to a Dutch oven (or skillet); bring to a boil.
Add the bratwursts.
Bring to a boil then cover.
Boil for 30 minutes.
Once done, reserving ¼ cup of the liquid, drain the rest; discard.
Heat the skillet over medium high heat. (see notes)
Sear the brats, (in batches if necessary, do not crowd them) on all sides to a deep golden brown, slowly incorporting the reserved liquid.
Remove from heat.
Notes on making beer brats
Any Dutch oven, 3 quarts or larger will work.
If using a Dutch oven, drain off and out all the braising liquid and sear the brats in the same pot instead of a separate skillet.
A 12-inch skillet with a lid can be used to make the recipe instead of a Dutch oven.
Calories: 970 kcal | Carbohydrates: 94 g | Protein: 35 g | Fat: 45 g | Saturated Fat: 15 g | Cholesterol: 98 mg | Sodium: 2597 mg | Potassium: 933 mg | Fiber: 6 g | Sugar: 14 g | Vitamin A: 969 IU | Vitamin C: 45 mg | Calcium: 329 mg | Iron: 6 mg
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