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Beer-Simmered Bratwurst with Onions

Beer-Simmered Bratwurst with Onions delivers juicy links infused with malty beer and sweet onion, balanced by a gentle heat from red pepper flakes and a hint of garlic. Finishing on the grill adds a crisp, charred snap that contrasts the tender interior. Serve these at game-day cookouts, backyard gatherings, or any casual dinner where bold, comforting flavors shine.

  • Prep5 mins
  • Cook20 mins
  • Serves10
  • DifficultyEasy
Beer-Simmered Bratwurst with Onions
  1. 1

    Assemble all the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Put the beer and onion slices in a large pot and bring them to a boil.

  3. 3

    Add bratwurst, pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the beer and onion mixture. Lower the heat to medium and cook for 10 to 12 minutes.

  4. 4

    Meanwhile, preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high and lightly oil the grate.

  5. 5

    Move the bratwurst to a plate. Reduce the heat to low and let the onions simmer until needed.

  6. 6

    Grill the bratwurst on the preheated grill, turning now and then to get char marks, until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted in the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

  7. 7

    Serve the bratwurst with the onions.