Crock Pot Beer Brats Recipes

SLOW-COOKER BEER BRATS

Steps:

• In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook bratwurst over medium-high heat, turning frequently, just until outsides are brown. Place in 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.
• Top with onion slices, garlic, butter, salt and pepper. Pour in beer.
• Cover and cook on High heat setting 4 hours or Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
• Serve with sauerkraut and mustard.

CROCK POT BEER BRATS

Steps:

• Heat oil and garlic in a large skillet; add bratwurst and brown on each side.
• With a fork, poke holes in each bratwurst and cook for 5 more minutes.
• Transfer brats to crock pot; pour beer to cover.
• Cook on low for 6-7 hours.

HONEY MUSTARD BEER BRATS (CROCK POT)

Steps:

• Place half of the bratwurst in the bottom of a 5 quart slow cooker.
• Arrange half of the green pepper, red pepper, and onion over them. Layer the remaining bratwurst over the top, and top with the remaining red and green bell peppers and onion. Throw in the garlic and bay leaves.
• In a separate bowl, mix together HALF of the honey mustard sauce, liquid smoke and beer.
• Pour into the slow cooker. Add more beer if necessary to cover everything in the pot. Cover, and cook on Low for 4 to 5 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate.
• Remove bratwurst from the slow cooker, but leave onions and peppers inside. Place bratwurst on the grill and baste with some of the remaining honey mustard sauce. Turn occasionally until slightly charred.
• Place bratwurst on rolls, and use tongs to pull out a few of the onions and peppers from the slow cooker and drape them over the sausage.