Beer Brats

Unknown · August 2007

Having a party Friday night and we are cooking up a bunch of brats, is it better to boil them on the egg in some beer first. I usually just put them on and grill them. I know for sure you need a beer to grill them, but not sure if I should waste a good beer on the brats. If anyone has a good recipe that you would like to share send it my way.[p]
Happy Egging

TomCPA · August 2007

JerryS,[p]I would parboil them in beer. I started doing this a couple of years ago and found it really helped not only the flavor but they retained a lot of moisture. As a result and were nice and juicy when I bit into the brats.[p]I am making brats tomorrow night as well. My method is a little different. I get the cast iron skillet out, put the beer in and after the beer starts boiling, I put the brats in. I let them go for 15-20 minutes or when they are no longer pink on the outside, then I throw them on the BGE. Mrs. TomCPA enjoys them this way. The little one thinks they are hot dogs. This way she legally can have a beer.[p]First time I did this I made the mistake of parboiling them and having a beer everytime I turned the brats. My wife wouldn't let me play with the fire that day for some reason. I wish I could remember why.

AZRP · August 2007

JerryS,
I simmer, not boil, in beer and onions for 20-30 minutes. If you boil, you might split them, just have the beer slightly moving. At this point they are cooked, all you have to do is grill them to put some color on them, make them purty. -RP

Unknown · August 2007

TomCPA,[p]
Hmmmmmmm a beer every time I turn them, just how many times would one have turn them in 20 or 30 minutes?[p]
Have a Great Weekend.

JD McGee · August 2007

JerryS,[p]Simmer in a good brew...ESB, IPA, for about 5 minutes then show them to the grill for a minute or so per side. Serve 'em up on a grilled bun with sauerkraut and a good spicy mustard. Wash it all down with a few more good brews. Life is Good![p]JD[p]ps...this is not a waste of good brew!!!

Cecil · August 2007

JerryS,
I did them this afternoon. The Titans played the Packers tonight and in keeping with my theory of either "eat or respect" your opponents, for GB it was brats. Easy; simmer in beer 25-30 then Egg for a few mins. for grill marks.

Unknown · August 2007

JerryS,[p]Here ya go - all ya need to know.[p]http://www.bratwurstpages.com/brats.html

Clay Q · August 2007

<p />JerryS,
The beer is going to good use, let me tell ya.[p]Egg at 350 dome.
Saute' some onion in butter using heavy skillet then add brats. Pour in room temp beer and simmer 20-30 minutes or until fully cooked.

Remove skillet saving remaining liquid and grill brats direct for browning. When browned with some nice grill marks return brats to beer liquid to keep plump, moist and ready for the bun.

Have fun!
Clay

TomCPA · August 2007

JerryS,[p]Let me clarify what I meant by "boil." I really meant simmer. Sorry about that. When I wrote it, I was a bit tired from running. Basically, I do what everyone said.[p]Tom

TomCPA · August 2007

ClayQ,[p]What kind of grate is that you are using on the BGE?[p]Tom

EggRacer · August 2007

TomCPA,[p]It looks like one of tjv's stainless grids.

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