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Beer Brats! (pics)
fence0407
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Had a friend in town for the weekend who is a big fan of brats. I've grilled them a few times on the egg, but this time decided to try them in the CI pan. Got the egg heated to 400 direct. Had the CI pan in the egg the whole time it was getting to temp. Sliced up some onion, green bell peppers and red cayenne peppers (cowhorn cayenne). Used Miller lite and some butter in the pan.
Here is everything fresh on the CI pan:
Took the brats off part way through the cook to brown on the grid, then put them back in the CI pan until the veggies were finished cooking. Cooked the brats to an IT temp of 170:
I think I've found my go-to brat recipe. These things were amazing, and my friend was impressed to say the least. I've just about convinced him to get an egg! A storm rolled through after the cook and left a nice sunset. Felt like a natural Instagram filter. Hope yall had a great weekend!
Large - Mini - Blackstone 17", 28", 36"
Cumming, GA
Cumming, GA
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Nice, I love brats. The last few times I've done them with kraut in the CI pan, almost the same. Been quite awhile since I've done with onion/pepper. Hmm...supper tomorrow night maybe.They/Them
Morgantown, PA
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Thanks @DMW - I haven't tried them with kraut. The onion/pepper mixture was excellent. The seeded cayenne peppers added the perfect amount of spice.Large - Mini - Blackstone 17", 28", 36"
Cumming, GA -
Sweet. Love doing them in the pan. Either with onions and peppers or kraut.
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Thanks @Griffin - maybe I need to give kraut a try next time.Large - Mini - Blackstone 17", 28", 36"
Cumming, GA -
Nice job!!! I've always cooked them directly on the grate. Need to do this the next time.XL BGE, LG BGE, and a hunger to grill everything in sight!!!Joe- Strongsville, OH
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@jcaspary - thanks! I would recommend trying them this way. After grilling them direct a few times, I think the CI pan adds a whole new level of flavor.Large - Mini - Blackstone 17", 28", 36"
Cumming, GA -
They look great! I really like this method as well. I did some last night and instead of beer I used Worcestershire sauce and the onions turned out really good.Which came first the chicken or the egg? I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg.
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@SmokeyPitt - thanks! I love cooking with Worcestershire sauce - I will have to give that a try next time with the brats. Thanks for the heads up!Large - Mini - Blackstone 17", 28", 36"
Cumming, GA -
I never really cooked brats much prior the last couple weeks, but I did brats the same way except for just onions in the pan and they were fantastic. The only that would have made them better would be slapping some garlic butter on the inside of the buns and toasting them on the egg really quickly.Dunedin, FL
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@yzzi - I couldn't agree more. I used regular butter in the CI pan with beer and I think it helped with the flavor. I may experiment next time by throwing in a dry rub. I like DP Swamp Venom and Cowlick. I'm thinking the Cow Lick seasoning mixed in would be really good.Large - Mini - Blackstone 17", 28", 36"
Cumming, GA -
NIce job @Fence0407 I cook a lot of brats myself, being from northern Illinois I grew up on them. I haven't tried them that way but will next time, I like to add Kraut as well. Thanks for sharing.Jim_________________________________________________Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
Green Man GroupJohns Creek, Georgia -
Thanks @JRWhitee - how do you normally cook them? I've had them before but never really that often. I think that will change after this last cook!Large - Mini - Blackstone 17", 28", 36"
Cumming, GA -
I usually grill them to get the grill marks going and put them in a tin foil pan with a couple bottles of beer, onions, peppers and Kraut. Your way looks much better..._________________________________________________Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
Green Man GroupJohns Creek, Georgia -
JRWhitee said:I usually grill them to get the grill marks going and put them in a tin foil pan with a couple bottles of beer, onions, peppers and Kraut. Your way looks much better...Large - Mini - Blackstone 17", 28", 36"
Cumming, GA -
Dig! Love me some beer and brats.
In the Hinterlands between Cumming and Gainesville, GA
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Thanks @Cymbaline65!Large - Mini - Blackstone 17", 28", 36"
Cumming, GA -
I make those often and usually boil them in Beer and Onions then Grill them until light brown. They come out supper tender and full of flavor.
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@fence0407 Fantastic Brats =D>LBGE 2013 & MM 2014Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FANFlying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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Large - Mini - Blackstone 17", 28", 36"
Cumming, GA -
Looks great. Try low and slow for 2 to 3 hours at 225 to 250. I love them this way too. You gave me a new idea for the CI skillet.XL, WSM, Coleman Road Trip Gas GrillKansas City, Mo.
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@fence0407 I will try this way next time. They look great.
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@Ladeback69 - never crossed my mind to smoke them low and slow. Interesting. Might have to give that a shot.Thanks @Dillonjm - I think you'd really like the brats this way. Tons of flavor and juicy. I'd also imagine spices/seasonings could be added to enhance flavor.Large - Mini - Blackstone 17", 28", 36"
Cumming, GA -
About how long in total did it take at 400?
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@squezz - about 30 minutes or so. You want the veggies to be cooked throughout and the brat to reach an IT of 160.Large - Mini - Blackstone 17", 28", 36"
Cumming, GA -
I like it! I usually use kraut, but when we have a party the wife complains that the entire house smells like sauerkraut since I leave a large pile of brats in a crockpot all night during the shindig.
I think I'll try some sliced onions and thinly sliced cabbage this time. I know cabbage also has some stink to it, but I don't think it smells as strong as sauerkraut. BUT, correct me if I'm wrong...you know the saying, "happy wife, bored husband." wait, that's not it...
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@KilterTodd - I think you mean..."happy wife, happy (bored) husband" X_XLarge - Mini - Blackstone 17", 28", 36"
Cumming, GA
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