Opa’s Beer Brats

Opa's Beer Brats

The tailgate classic, done the Opa's way. Opa's Premium Bratwursts simmer in a bath of beer, onions, and a little heat, then finish over the grill for color and char. The beer-and-onion mixture cooks down into a topping you'll want piled right back on top. It's a backyard crowd-pleaser any time the grill's lit.

Author

Opa's Smoked Meats

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Servings

8

Category

Main Course

Cuisine

German

Ingredients

• 8 Opa's Premium Cooked Bratwursts
• 4 cans (12 ounce each) beer
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

1. Heat the grill. Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
2. Simmer in beer. Combine the beer and onions in a large pot and bring to a boil. Submerge the bratwurst, add the red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, reduce the heat to medium, and cook 10-12 minutes. Remove the bratwurst, reduce the heat to low, and keep the onions cooking.
3. Grill and serve. Cook the bratwurst on the grill, turning once, 5-10 minutes. Serve with the beer-and-onion mixture as a topping or side.