'No Beer Available' Bratwurst
‘No Beer Available’ Bratwurst swaps the usual lager bath for bubbly ginger ale, infusing the sausages and sauerkraut with a mellow sweetness balanced by onions, garlic, and pepper. The brats turn out juicy and aromatic, with tangy kraut that’s slightly sweet and savory. Great for a casual lunch or dinner, game day, or any time you want bratwurst without beer.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in 'No Beer Available' Bratwurst, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 37 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 11
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the onions, garlic, ginger ale, sauerkraut with liquid, and pepper in a large pot, and bring to a boil.
- 2
Reduce the heat to low and simmer another 7 to 10 minutes.
- 3
Add the bratwurst and simmer until the sausages are cooked through, about 15 minutes.
- 4
Drain, and serve with sauerkraut.
- Calories 535.43 kcal High 27%
- Protein 11.46 g Good Source 23%
- Carbohydrate 80.75 g 29%
- Total Fat 14.81 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 5.54 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 36.58 mg Moderate 12%
- Sodium 1144.59 mg High 50%
- Dietary Fiber 3.03 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 39.34 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 220.87 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 1.03 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 61.11 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 44.43 mg Good Source 49%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
'No Beer Available' Bratwurst is made with 6 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bratwurst, Garlic, and Ginger Ale. Each serving provides about 535.43 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is 'No Beer Available' Bratwurst made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bratwurst, Garlic, Ginger Ale, Onion. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make 'No Beer Available' Bratwurst?
- About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 535.43 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is 'No Beer Available' Bratwurst easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is 'No Beer Available' Bratwurst healthy?
- 'No Beer Available' Bratwurst has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 535.43 calories and 11.46 g of protein, or 23% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1144.59 mg (50% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.54 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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