Beer Braised Blue Cheese Bratwursts ~ Blue Cheese Stuffed Bratwursts braised in beer topped with caramelized onions and blue cheese crumbles.
This post is sponsored by Michelob Ultra but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.
Bratwursts are great any time of year.
They are particularly wonderful on Father’s day, while watching a game, any and every outdoor cookout, and the random Wednesday night dinner.
What’s the Difference Between Sausage and Bratwurst?
Hot dogs, bratwursts, kielbasa, breakfast links, bangers, chorizo, Andouille, etc are all forms of “sausages” but each are prepared differently with different meats, seasonings, spices, and casings.
If you’re looking for a quick answer, then geography is it. Brats hail from Germany. But there is a wee bit more to it all than that.
Here’s a bit longer of an explanation.
What is a sausage?
A sausage is typically a blend of ground (or minced for my non-American friends) of chicken, pork, beef, and/or veal with herbs and spices and not to mention fat/lard and salt stuffed into a casing.
Sausages can be dried, smoked, or fresh.
What is a bratwurst?
Like their cousin the sausage, bratwursts (or brats) are a blending of ground (or minced) meats, with herbs and spices
Brats are from Germany, and every region of Germany has their own bratwurst with its own unique blend.
Most brats are a combination of ground meats chicken and veal, pork and beef, etc. Then they are seasoned with warms spices like nutmeg and ginger. Traditionally speaking, they could have both eggs and cream. Caraway, garlic, and
Father’s Day Recipe
Beer Braised Blue Cheese Bratwursts topped with caramelized onions and blue cheese crumbles.
Another favorite is Taco Salad.
How to make Beer Braised Bratwursts?
I have read that first you grill, then you poach.
I have also read that you first poach, then you grill.
Searing first, then poaching in beer is how I went this time.
The brats I used were stuffed with blue cheese, but any will do.
Caramelized Onions are super easy to make in the slow cooker for this recipe.
Beer Braised Blue Cheese Bratwursts
Blue Cheese Stuffed Bratwursts braised in beer topped with caramelized onions and blue cheese crumbles.
Ingredients
- 12 oz light beer I used Michelob ULTRA
- 4 bratwursts I used blue cheese stuffed bratwursts
- ¼ cup caramelized onions
- 1 oz blue cheese crumbles
- 4 bratwurst buns
Instructions
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Heat a skillet over medium high heat.
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Once hot, add the bratwursts.
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Sear and rotate until each side has become deep golden brown; about 8-10 minutes.
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Once browned, pour the beer over them, scrapping the bottom of the pan to pull up any stuck on bits.
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Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low.
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Allow to simmer for 20 minutes, turning occasionally.
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Warm the buns.
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When ready to serve, remove the brats from the pan, allowing the clinging beer to drip into the bun (spoon over more liquid if desired).
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Top with caramelized onions and blue cheese crumbles.
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Serve and enjoy.
Recipe Notes
The brats I purchased only had 4 in the pack. Adjust buns, amount of caramelized onions, and blue cheese, if yours has more.
This post has been updated from its original June 13, 2018 with new content and a clarified recipe card.
16 Comments
Betty
June 13, 2018 at 5:35 pmThat was a nice tribute to your Grandpa Michelle. He would love that beer and hotdog . Sounds good and I would also enjoy it. Love you!
Kristen Chidsey
June 14, 2018 at 3:44 pmOh friend, I am sending hugs and love this Father’s Day. What a beautiful tribute to your grandpa though. And a recipe I know my husband will LOVE
Michelle De La Cerda
June 14, 2018 at 5:33 pmThank you Kristen, truly.
Delaney | Melanie Makes
June 14, 2018 at 7:46 pmThese are perfect for summer!
Michelle De La Cerda
June 14, 2018 at 10:50 pmI completely agree. ? Thank You.
Michelle
June 14, 2018 at 10:25 pmWhat a lovely tribute to your grandfather!
I bet my husband would love those bratwursts too! We might have to put these on the menu soon!
Michelle De La Cerda
June 14, 2018 at 10:50 pmThank you so much Michelle.
Demeter
June 15, 2018 at 7:20 amI’m so sorry for the loss of your Grandfather….what a wonderful way to honor him! This is such a great meal for all summer long!
Michelle De La Cerda
June 15, 2018 at 12:22 pmThank you so much.
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
June 15, 2018 at 10:05 pmThese look outstanding!!
Michelle De La Cerda
June 15, 2018 at 10:11 pmThank you
Abeer
June 16, 2018 at 1:32 amWow! These look so good! I love that caramelized onion!
Sandra | A Dash of Sanity
June 17, 2018 at 6:09 amThis is perfect for Father’s Day! Such a great idea!
Lilette
June 21, 2018 at 1:38 amLove it! And so happy to see that you value your grandfather so much.
Love.
Jeff the Chef
June 23, 2018 at 3:45 amThis is interesting and unusual. Add bacon, and I’m in!
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