Slow Cooker Brats

Slow cooker brats are a complete meal with sauerkraut and potatoes – made easy in the crock pot! You won’t believe how easy it is to make! 

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If Wisconsin had a themed meal, Slow Cooker Brats would be it.

Because in the land of cheese and beer and brats AND easy slow cooker meals…slow cooker brats just make sense.

Summer is for grilling brats and fall and winter is for slow cooker brats. That’s just how it works around these parts! Interestingly enough, I tried this recipe while we were living in Los Angeles, but now that I’m back in the land of brats and winter, slow cooker brats are the perfect way to stay warm whenever a brat craving strikes.

Slow Cooker Brats

How do you all feel about brats? It’s pretty much part of the culture I grew up in. My local meat market  has no less than 22 varieties of brats. We take it very seriously and from the moment it’s warm enough to step outside to grill (and let’s be real – even when it’s not for some) the aroma of brats are essential to spring/summer/fall nights in the midwest.

And if you landed here, you must be a fan of brats. Have you ever tried cooking them in the slow cooker?

Can you cook brats in a slow cooker? 

Yes! You can absolutely cook brats in a slow cooker. And it’s ridiculously easy, too.

Typically, brats are a warm-weather meal, but this slow cooker brats recipes takes it into fall and winter. Brats, sauerkraut, and potatoes are slow cooked in a mustardy-beer sauce. And though the result may not be the prettiest food around, the warm, comforting meal more than makes up for it.

If your’e in the market for a new slow cooker, I highly recommend this super-basic, super-affordable crock pot. I use it all the time and am so happy with it!

How long do you cook brats in a slow cooker? 

The cooking time for slow cooker brats depends on whether you’re cooking them on high or low heat. These brats cook in about 6 hours on low heat, but if you wanted them done faster, you could cook them for 4 hours on high. Be sure to make sure they are cooked through!

What do you eat with brats and sauerkraut? 

All you need is a carb aka the potatoes! So you don’t need an additional side dish, this recipe has everything you need for a satisfying meal. If you want an LA twist to the midwest staple, add a green salad on the side.

Other Slow Cooker Recipes: 

• Healthy Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken: this my original cook once, eat twice meal!
• Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls: easy, nutritious, and plenty of leftovers.
• Slow Cooker Turkey Quinoa Chili: just 10 minutes to prep, this twist on classic chili is a favorite.

Be sure to tag me (@myeverydaytable or #myeverydaytable) when you make this recipe. I love to see your creations! 

Slow Cooker Brats with Sauerkraut and Potatoes

★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews

• Author: Emily Dingmann (adapted from Martha Stewart)
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 6 hours
• Total Time: 6 hours 10 mins
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Dinner
• Method: Slow Cooker
• Cuisine: Midwest

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Slow cooker brats are a complete meal with sauerkraut and potatoes – made easy in the crock pot! You won’t believe how easy it is to make!

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds of baby red potatoes, sliced in half
• 2 cups sauerkraut, drained (about 14 oz.)
• 1 onion, sliced into half moons
• 4 cloves garlic, smashed
• 10 brats (I used a 1lb, 3oz package)
• 1 cup beer of choice
• 2 Tbsp. grainy mustard
• 1 tsp. caraway seeds
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Layer potatoes, sauerkraut, onion and garlic in slow cooker.
2. Nestle brats on top.
3. Combine beer, mustard and caraway seeds in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Cook on low for about 6 hours.
5. Serve with fresh parsley.

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Notes

• Use a pilsner or IPA beer.

Keywords: slow cooker brats, slow cooker, brats, midwest

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