Jessica Bui's Beer Braised Brats
TOTAL TIME30 mins
SKILL LEVELBeginner
SERVINGS4
About this RecipeJessica Bui’s Beer Braised PBR Brats are charred on the grill and finished low and slow in caramelized onions and Pabst Blue Ribbon for maximum flavor. The brats soak up the rich, malty beer and sweet onion goodness, creating a juicy, savory bite in every serving. Perfect for backyard cookouts or an easy weeknight meal, this recipe brings bold, classic comfort to the table.
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Ingredients
Gather Ingredients from the list below 2 tablespoons salted butter 1/2 onion, thinly sliced 1 12 oz can, Pabst Blue Ribbon
Gather Ingredients from the list below
Directions
1.
Grill the Brats: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Place your Smithfield Pabst Blue Ribbon Brats on the grates and grill for 2-3 minutes per side, just until you get a nice char on the outside.
2.
Caramelize the Onions: While the brats are grilling, set a cast iron skillet directly on the grill (or on a burner at medium-high heat). Melt 2 tablespoons butter and add 1/2 onion, thinly sliced. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft, golden, and mostly caramelized, about 4-5 minutes.
3.
Braise the Brats in Beer: Nestle the charred brats into the cast iron with the caramelized onions. Slowly pour in one 12oz can of Pabst Blue Ribbon - it should come up around brats without fully submerging them. Close the grill lid and let everything braise together for about 10-15 minutes, until the brats are cooked through and the beer has reduced to a rich, savory sauce.
4.
Serve! Serve the brats straight from the cast iron, piled high with the beer-soaked onions. Great in a bun or alongside a fresh summer salad.
