On Wisconsin Beer Brats

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Having company over to watch the big game? This is a delicious, macho, and easy recipe for all sporting fans and tailgaters alike. These juicy bratwursts melt in your mouth and are even better when washed down with an ice-cold beer. Prepare in the morning and they will be ready for any afternoon game time.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
5 hrs
Total Time:
5 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 2 (19.8 ounce) packages fresh bratwurst links

  • ½ cup butter

  • 3 (12 ounce) cans light beer

  • 4 onions, chopped

  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

  • 1 cup sauerkraut, drained (Optional)

  • 10 (6 inch) bratwurst buns

Directions

  1. In a slow cooker, combine the bratwurst links, butter, beer, onions, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, garlic and brown sugar. Cover and set to High. Cook for 4 hours, stirring once per hour. Add sauerkraut and continue cooking for another hour.

  2. Serve bratwurst on buns with onions and top with your favorite condiments.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

731 Calories
46g Fat
51g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 731
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 46g 58%
Saturated Fat 18g 89%
Cholesterol 107mg 36%
Sodium 1524mg 66%
Total Carbohydrate 51g 19%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 23g 45%
Vitamin C 6mg 6%
Calcium 161mg 12%
Iron 3mg 19%
Potassium 622mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.