Go Back
–+ servings
Oven Braised Beer Brats with Caramelized Onions

Savory Oven Braised Beer Brats with Caramelized Onions Delight

Oven Braised Beer Brats with Caramelized Onions offer a delightful blend of flavors, ideal for gatherings and cozy evenings.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 brats
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: German
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brats
  • 4-6 pieces Bratwurst high-quality pork or chicken
  • 1 bottle (12 oz) Beer lager, ale, or cider
For the Onions
  • 2 large Onions thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Butter unsalted or olive oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
Seasonings and Herbs
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
Optional Additions
  • Mustard for serving

Equipment

  • Oven-safe skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions with a sprinkle of salt and sauté for 15 minutes.
  3. Stir in 1 tablespoon of brown sugar and 3 minced garlic cloves. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until caramelized.
  4. Push onions aside and add bratwursts to the skillet, searing for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Pour in 1 bottle (12 oz) of beer and add fresh thyme. Deglaze the skillet by scraping the bottom.
  6. Cover with a lid and braise in the oven for 30-40 minutes until the bratwurst are tender.
  7. Let the skillet rest for a few minutes before serving with caramelized onions on top and mustard on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bratCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Perfect for gatherings, these bratwurst can be served on a bun or alongside a salad and mashed potatoes.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!