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    Wisconsin Bratwurst

    Grilled bratwurst simmered in beer and onions, served on a soft roll with mustard and sauerkraut.

    ⏱ 10 minPrep time
    🔥 25 minCook time
    🍽 4Servings
    🏷 DinnerCategory
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    Grilled Wisconsin bratwurst with sauerkraut and grilled onions

    Grilled bratwurst simmered in beer and onions, served on a soft roll with mustard and sauerkraut.

    The beer bath tradition

    Grill first, then a soak in buttery beer and onions — the Wisconsin way to plump, juicy brats that taste like a tailgate.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Grill the brats over medium heat 12-15 minutes, turning, until browned and cooked through.
    2. Meanwhile, simmer the beer, water, onion, butter, and caraway in a skillet until the onion is soft.
    3. Add the grilled brats to the beer bath and simmer 10 minutes, turning once.
    4. Toast the buns and serve each brat with onions from the bath, mustard, and sauerkraut.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Grill first, then simmer — the reverse (boiling first) is a debate, but grilling first keeps the best flavor. Never pierce the casing.

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    Recipe details

    Prep10 min
    Cook25 min
    Servings4
    CategoryDinner
    PublishedAugust 16, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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