11 Best Bratwurst Recipes
on Apr 20, 2022
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You may have tried bratwurst on a bun but there are so many more ways to enjoy it! We’ve rounded up 11 of the best bratwurst recipes for you and your family to try!
Originally from Germany, bratwurst is a sausage that’s typically made with a blend of pork and veal, and seasoned with nutmeg, caraway, coriander, and ginger.
Best Bratwurst Recipes
Homemade German Bratwurst Sausage
Making your own bratwurst may seem daunting but it’s actually easier than you think! This recipe takes you through all the steps.
Air Fryer Bratwurst
All you need is a package of bratwurst and your air fryer for this recipe! The sausage cooks for about 15 minutes and is then ready for you to enjoy any way you want! Save the leftovers and serve them with baked beans, pasta or salad.
Bratwurst and Sauerkraut
Sausages and sauerkraut go hand-in-hand! You’ll love the flavor combination of tart sauerkraut and savory earthy bratwurst. Serve it with a side of creamy mashed potatoes for a satisfying meal!
Oven Baked Bratwurst
Clean-up is a breeze when you make bratwurst in the oven! It’s ready to eat in less than 30 minutes and would be ideal served with a simple pasta dish on busy weeknights!
Boiled Bratwurst
Boiling bratwurst before grilling or frying is an easy way to ensure it’s cooked all the way through. It also injects the sausages with extra flavor!
Bratwurst in Beer with Onions
An ice-cold slightly bitter beer is the perfect complement to fatty bratwurst. Did you know that you can also use beer to cook bratwurst? In this recipe, the bratwurst is simmered over low heat with beer, onions, and caraway seeds and is then grilled to perfection on the barbeque. Enjoy it on a toasted bun or with tender scalloped potatoes!
Grilled Bratwurst
When the weather’s nice and warm it’s time to grill sausages! The bratwurst is grilled using the indirect method first, and is then finished over direct heat. You’ll have juicy sausages every time! Enjoy them on toasted buns with your favorite toppings.
Smoked Bratwurst
With the use of a smoker, you’ll have incredibly flavorful bratwurst! Serve these delicious sausages with a tangy potato salad or on toasted buns with your favorite toppings!
Bratwurst Hot Dogs
Grab a package of bratwurst and your favorite beer and cook them together in a skillet. Finish them off with some onions and bell pepper and enjoy a satisfying and tasty meal.
Bratwurst and Potatoes Casserole
In this hearty casserole, thinly sliced potatoes are baked with bratwurst, onions, garlic, seasonings, and bacon! All you need is a green veggie for a complete meal!
Pan Roasted Bratwurst Skillet
This delicious dish starts in a skillet and is finished in the oven! The apples add a touch of sweetness and the bell peppers add color and texture. You’ll have dinner on the table in just 40 minutes!
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How to Cook Bratwurst on the Stove
Ingredients
- 6 Bratwurst
- oil
- water
Instructions
- Apply a thin coating of oil in a skillet.
- Add the bratwurst.
- Cook over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes until browned, turning often.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Carefully add ½ cup of water to the skillet.
- Cover and simmer for 12 minutes or until the internal temperature of the bratwurst reaches 160°F.
Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.
