On Wisconsin Beer Brats

Having company over to watch the big game? This is a delicious, macho, and easy recipe for all sporting fans and tailgaters alike. These juicy bratwursts melt in your mouth and are even better when washed down with an ice-cold beer. Prepare in the morning and they will be ready for any afternoon game time.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 hr
• Total Time: 5 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 731 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 4 onions, chopped
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 (19.8 ounce) packages fresh bratwurst links
• 3 (12 ounce) cans light beer
• 1 cup sauerkraut, drained (Optional)
• 10 (6 inch) bratwurst buns

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a slow cooker, combine the bratwurst links, butter, beer, onions, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, garlic and brown sugar. Cover and set to High. Cook for 4 hours, stirring once per hour. Add sauerkraut and continue cooking for another hour.

Step 2

Serve bratwurst on buns with onions and top with your favorite condiments.