Did you know that today is National Hot Dog Day? I know, we have a “day” for everything now. But none the less, in honor of this special day I thought I would make my version of a hotdog. {insert sneaky smirk} 🙂 Let me introduce you to my hometown favorite … Wisconsin Beer Brats.
Wisconsin is known for its Beer, its Brats, and its Cheese! So on a day like today I had to make these Brats. They may not fit the bill of being a “healthy” meal but man they sure do fit the bill of being “joyful”. I know after tasting them you will completely agree! When making these brats the key is to bring them to a boil and then let them soak in all that Wisconsin Beer goodness. It is divine!
If you are looking for some other creative recipes to celebrate National Hotdog Day then check out the Recipe Roundup that Gina over at Kleinworth & Co is putting on! Here is a sneak peak, the links for these awesome recipes are at the bottom of the post.
To get started, put 10 Johnsonville Original Brats in a large saucepan.
Next, pour one 24 oz. can of your Favorite Beer over the Brats. {I used Budweiser}.
Add 1 onion cut into quarters to the pot with beer and brats.
Cover and bring to a boil, turn heat back to medium and cook for 30 minutes. {to really get the Beer flavor, let the brats soak after boiling for an additional 30 minutes}
Heat grill to medium high heat. Remove brats from sauce pan and put on grill. {discard the beer and onions in the pot}
Grill brats until browned on all sides, approximately 10 minutes.
Serve with a toasted hotdog bun and whatever condiments you choose. {I recommend grilled onions.. yummo}
I hope you enjoy your “Taste of Wisconsin”!
Wisconsin Beer Brats
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Total Time: 50 mins
- Yield: 10 brats 1x
- Category: Beef, Grilling Recipes
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: American
Description
Enjoy a taste of Wisconsin with these delicious and juicy beer brats!
Ingredients
- 10 Johnsonville Original Brats
- 24 oz. of Favorite Beer {I used Budweiser}
- 1 large onion, quartered
- 10 hotdog buns
Instructions
- Put Johnsonville Original Brats in a large saucepan.
- Pour Beer over the Brats. {I used Budweiser}.
- Add onion cut into quarters to the pot with beer and brats.
- Cover and bring to a boil, turn heat back to medium and cook for 30 minutes.
- Heat grill to medium high heat.
- Remove brats from sauce pan and put on grill. {discard the beer and onions in the pot}
- Grill brats until browned on all sides, approximately 10 minutes.
- Serve with a toasted hotdog bun and whatever condiments you choose. {I recommend grilled onions.. yummo}
Keywords: grill recipes, bratwurst recipe, grilling brats
Filed Under:
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Fried Hot Dog Sliders from Kleinworth & Co.
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Wisconsin Beer Brats from Joyful Healthy Eats
National Hot Dog Day from Little by Little
Loaded Oven Chili Dogs from Semi-Homemade Mom
Do you want to participate in future Recipe Round-Up’s & join in on the fun?? Email Gina at Kleinworth & Co (chichomeschoolmama{at}att{dot}net) for details.
