How do you reheat bratwurst?
Thaw frozen bratwurst in the fridge overnight. For even heating, your best bet is to reheat leftover bratwurst in a 350° oven until they’re warmed through, for about 5 to 10 minutes. In a pinch, you can also reheat leftover brats in the microwave. Place them in a microwave-safe container, cover them, then cook them in 30-second intervals until they’re heated through.
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How else can you cook bratwurst?
In an air fryer: To air-fry bratwurst, preheat the air fryer to 400°. Place the bratwurst in a single layer in the greased air fryer. Cook them until they’re no longer pink, 8 to 10 minutes. Consider trying our recipe for air-fryer brats with beer gravy when you want to use this method.
In a pan: To pan-fry bratwurst, melt a couple of tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bratwurst and sear them on both sides until they’re brown, about four to five minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet and cook them for another five to seven minutes, flipping once. The internal temperature should reach 150°.
In the oven: To bake bratwurst in the oven, preheat the oven to 425°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the bratwurst on the prepped baking sheet in a single layer about one inch apart. Bake them for eight minutes, then flip the brats with tongs and bake them for another six to eight minutes. To crisp the skin, turn the oven to broil and broil the brats for three minutes.
What should you serve with bratwurst?
Think of your favorite German recipes: German potato salad, sauteed cabbage or marinated cucumbers. Other tasty options to consider include honey-mustard Brussels sprouts salad, homemade potato chips, sweet potato fries or baked beans. And of course, don’t forget the hard rolls or buns!
How can you tell if brats are done?
The sausages are fully cooked once they reach an internal temperature of 150°. The grill step is only to add some color, so don’t necessarily worry about how they look on the outside.
Can you prep brats ahead of time?
You can simmer your sausages ahead of time and hold them warm until guests are ready to eat. Then, pop ’em on the grill for perfect made-to-order “sandwiches.” It doesn’t get any better than that!
Ingredients
5 uncooked bratwurst links
2 cups light beer, chicken broth or water
Directions
1
Place brats in a skillet; add beer, broth or water so it reaches 3/4 of the way up the brats. Slowly simmer brats over medium-low heat until a thermometer inserted into the center reads 150°.
2
Preheat grill to medium heat. Place brats on the grill; cook 2-3 minutes per side or until lightly seared.
Nutrition Facts
1 brat: 287 calories, 25g fat (9g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 1063mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 12g protein.
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