Description
You won’t believe how easy these crockpot brats are. Slow cooker beer brats are made with just 6 ingredients and are flavorful and juicy!
Ingredients
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- 1 onion, sliced into half moons
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 10 brats
- 1 cup beer of choice
- 2 Tbsp. grainy mustard
- 1 tsp. caraway seeds
Instructions
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Prep ingredients:
Slice onions.
Smash garlic.
Layer onion and garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker.
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Heat oil in large skillet. Brown brats for about 1-2 minutes per side, just until browned. (They don’t need to be cooked through!) Nestle brats on top of the onions and garlic.
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Combine beer, mustard and caraway seeds in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper and pour over brats and veggies.
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Cook on high for 2 hours, or low for about 4 hours, or until brats are cooked through.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftover crockpot beer brats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat the brats in a hot skillet or in the microwave until heated through.
- Freezer storage: Yes, you can freeze cooked brats in an airtight freezer container for 2-3 months. Let thaw before reheating.
- Ingredient notes: Use a light pilsner or lager or your favorite NA beer. Dijon mustard can also be used in place of grainy mustard.
- Special tools: All you need is a slow cooker! This is my favorite one, it’s basic but I like it better than some of the fancier ones I’ve tried!
- Serve with: Brat buns, mustard, sauerkraut, potato salad, or chips.