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How to Cook Brats on the Stove
The best and easiest method for how to cook brats. Only a few ingredients and less than 20 minutes. Perfect every time for an easy weeknight dinner, Sunday supper or an Oktoberfest party.
Course
Main
Cuisine
German
Prep Time
2
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
18
minutes
minutes
Total Time
20
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
Calories
231
kcal
Author
Justin McChesney-Wachs
Ingredients
Canola oil
4
bratwurst sausages
1
red onion, sliced
½
cup
water, beer or stock
Kosher salt
Instructions
Heat a large cast-iron skillet with a drizzle of canola oil over medium-high heat until it just starts to smoke.
With a fork, poke a few holes on each side of the bratwurst sausages to keep them from bursting while they cook.
Place the brats in the hot skillet, then place the onions around them.
Stir the onions to spread them around and coat with oil.
Cook the brats for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until they are nicely browned.
Carefully pour ½ cup of water into the skillet, then immediately cover and reduce the heat to medium-low.
Continue to cook with the lid on for about 10 more minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160° F / 71° C
Remove the lid and the brats from the skillet.
Increase the heat and season the onions with salt. Continue to cook the onions for a few more minutes to reduce the liquid.
Serve the sausages topped with the onions and your favorite mustard.
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Notes
You can substitute beer or stock for the water if you prefer, but it's not necessary.
Reheat leftovers in the microwave for about 1 minute.
Nutrition
Calories:
231
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
4
g
|
Protein:
9
g
|
Fat:
19
g
|
Saturated Fat:
7
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
10
g
|
Cholesterol:
49
mg
|
Sodium:
561
mg
|
Potassium:
270
mg
|
Fiber:
0.5
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
5
IU
|
Vitamin C:
2
mg
|
Calcium:
26
mg
|
Iron:
0.4
mg