Oven Braised Beer Brats with Caramelized Onions
Oven Braised Beer Brats with Caramelized Onions is a comforting, flavor-packed dish made with juicy bratwurst slowly braised in beer and topped with sweet, golden caramelized onions. This easy oven-baked recipe is perfect for gatherings, game days, or cozy family dinners.
Equipment
- Oven-safe skillet
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Oven
Ingredients
Beer Brats
- 4–6 bratwurst sausages pork or chicken
- 1 bottle beer lager or ale
- 2 yellow onions thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter or olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or ½ tsp dried
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- mustard for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add onions and a pinch of salt, cooking for about 15 minutes until soft and caramelized.
- Stir in brown sugar and garlic and cook for 3–5 minutes until fragrant.
- Push onions aside and add bratwurst. Sear on all sides until golden.
- Pour beer into the skillet and add thyme, scraping up any browned bits.
- Cover the skillet and transfer to the oven. Braise for 30–40 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve hot with caramelized onions spooned over the brats and mustard on the side if desired.
Notes
You can substitute apple cider for beer for a non-alcoholic version. Serve with sauerkraut, potato salad, or crusty bread for a complete meal.