6-8 
25 minutes 
Grill Brats are a great tailgate food. Just remember that, unlike hot dogs, they are uncooked raw meat. You’ll need to cook them to an internal temperate of 160ᵒ
F, but don’t fret. The long bath in simmering liquid that you use here will allow you plenty of time to easily get them fully cooked while keeping them deliciously moist.
2 pounds uncooked brats (8 links)
2 (12-ounce) cans beer or chicken stock
8 hot dog buns, for serving
Savory Mustard Sauce
(found in
Top This
)
, for serving
Fridge Pickles & Peppers
(found in
Nuts, Cheese, Desserts & More
)
, for serving
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Preheat grill to medium-high heat (350°F-400°F).
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Place a cast iron skillet on the grill and pour in the beer or chicken stock.
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Add the brats. They do not have to be covered by the liquid.
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Close the grill lid and cook for 20 minutes, turning once or twice.
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Remove the brats from the beer bath and place them on the grill grate.
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Discard the liquid and sear the brats for 5 minutes, turning often to sear all sides.
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Remove the brats from the heat when a digital thermometer registers 160ᵒ F, and place immediately in buns.
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Serve with Savory Mustard Sauce and Fridge Pickles & Peppers.
Brats can be made out of beef, veal or pork. The ones most common here in the US are labeled all premium pork on the packaging. However, bratwurst is an old German name. It is derived from brät, which translates to finely chopped meat, and wurst, which means sausage.