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crockpot beer brats with ketchup and mustard
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Slow Cooker Beer Brats Recipe with Onions + Video

Crockpot beer brats are so easy to make that they’re sure to be on the menu year round! Prep in minutes, cook, and grill just before serving.
Author: Donna Elick
Servings: 6
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 original brats I used Johnsonville
  • 24 ounces beer (I used Blue Moon) 2 12 ounce bottles
  • 1 large yellow onion sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves smashed and peeled
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon course black pepper

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker. Cook for 2 hours on high heat, reduce heat to low. Remove brats from slow cooker. Grill brats (or toss in a skillet) until you have sear marks (which gives you that yummy grilled taste) and place back in slow cooker until ready to serve.
  • Serve brats on a bun of your choice. Hoagie roll or big sesame seed buns are my favorite. Top with the crockpot beer onions and your favorite toppings (cheese, ketchup or mustard are our staples).
  • Serve and enjoy!

Video

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 316cal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 958mg | Sugar: 1g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg