- To be served: Hoagie rolls or sturdy brat buns
How to Follow
1. Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, thinly sliced onions, salt, and pepper. It should take around fifteen to twenty minutes for the onions to soften and begin to caramelize, stirring occasionally while cooking. Before the onions are done frying, toss in the minced garlic and heat, stirring sometimes, until it releases its aroma.
2. Place the slow cooker with the caramelized garlic and onions.
3. Over medium-high heat, brown the bratwurst sausages in the same pan, about 3 minutes on each side, to add color and taste.
4. Top the onions in the slow cooker with the browned bratwursts.
5. Pour the Worcestershire sauce and beer into the slow cooker with the other ingredients. Toss in the caraway seeds if you're using them.
Put the brats in the slow cooker and cover it. Cook for 6 to 8 hours, or until the onions are tender and golden. To get the most flavor out of your ingredients, cook them slowly and low.
7. Top the buns with the brats and caramelized onions and serve with your preferred side dishes.
Tips and Variations
PAID LISTING
Substitute turkey bratwursts for the more conventional pork brats if you're trying to cut back on calories in this dish.
- A Substitute chicken or beef stock for the beer to make it alcohol-free, but the taste will be lacking.
- A While the onions are caramelizing, feel free to throw in some apples for a touch of sweetness that will go well with the brats.
- A A variety of condiments may be used to personalize beer brats, but a splash of horseradish or grainy mustard can be particularly delightful.
- A Keep in mind that the flavor is dependent on the beer you choose; go for one that you like drinking for the best outcome.
