Beer-braised bratwurst with horseradish and dill is a super flavorful and easy to make recipe. The bold ingredient flavors pair nicely with this popular German sausage.
There are so many ways to cook bratwurst sausage, but my all-time favorite way is to braise them in the oven.
That way, not only does the oven do all the work, but the aroma in the house as the beer brats cook makes everyone’s salivary glands work overtime.
The following video for Bratwurst Bites is another German recipe I know you’ll also enjoy!
**Please Note – The printable recipe card with detailed instructions, complete ingredient measurements, and nutritional information for making Beer-Braised Bratwurst with Horseradish and Dill is available at the end of this post.
The ingredient list for making Beer-Braised Bratwurst with Horseradish and Dill;
- Bratwurst
- Beer
- Prepared Horseradish
- Garlic
- All Spice
- Caraway Seeds
- Dill Weed
- Dill Pickle Relish
- Black Pepper
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What is braising, and how is it done?
Braising is essentially cooking a protein (or other solid food) in liquid. In this case, the liquid is beer and the solid is the bratwurst sausage.
Braising can be done on top of the stove, or in the oven.
For this recipe, I’ve chosen to braise the bratwurst in the oven at a temperature of 375-degrees.
Is braising the same thing as boiling?
No. To boil is to bring a liquid to an excitable movement with large, continual bubbles.
Boiling usually calls for a large amount of liquid, with the cooking vessel remaining (more times than not), uncovered.
To braise is to bring a liquid to a medium/low simmer, with the cooking vessel typically covered.
Braising only partially covers the food with the cooking liquid (halfway), whereas boiling a food item will typically be fully submerged.
How long will it take to braise bratwurst in the oven?
For this beer-braised bratwurst recipe, it will take approximately 50 minutes in the oven.
What type of meat is bratwurst sausage made from?
Bratwurst is most commonly made from ground pork, but it can also be made from ground veal and beef.
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*German Onion Soup with Beer and Bratwurst (pictured below) from (yours truly) Kudos Kitchen
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*Grilled Bacon Wrapped Bratwurst from Homemade Food Junkie
*Beer Braised Bratwurst with Horseradish and Dill (pictured below) This is the place!! See below for the recipe.
How to make beer-braised bratwurst with horseradish and dill:
- Preheat oven to 375-degrees.
- Add the uncooked bratwurst to a large skillet. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the beer, prepared horseradish, garlic, caraway seeds, dill weed, allspice, black pepper, and dill pickle relish.
- Pour the beer mixture over the bratwurst in the skillet, and cover (but with a slight vent).
- Place the skillet in the preheated oven and cook for 40 minutes.
- Remove the bratwurst from the skillet and add to sausage buns.
- Serve hot with mustard and dill pickle relish if desired.
Beer-braised bratwurst with horseradish and dill will keep them coming back for more!!
Below is the printable recipe card and instructions for making for today’s beer brats recipe.
If you’ve enjoyed this recipe and look forward to making it (or have already made it), I’d appreciate if you’d take a moment to give it some feedback by way of stars in the recipe card or the comment section at the end of this post.
Beer-Braised Bratwurst with Horseradish and Dill
Beer-braised bratwurst with horseradish and dill is a super flavorful and easy to make recipe. The bold ingredient flavors pair nicely with this popular German sausage. Add the beer braised brats to buns (shown) or serve them over cooked noodles or mashed potatoes. Your call.
Ingredients
- 10 bratwurst sausages
- 1 bottle (or can) beer, your favorite variety.
- 1/4 cup prepared horseradish
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 1 tablespoon caraway seed
- 1 tablespoon dill weed
- 3 tablespoons dill pickle relish
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375-degrees.
- Place the bratwurst in a single layer in a large skillet. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the beer, horseradish, garlic, allspice, caraway seed, dill weed, black pepper, and dill pickle relish.
- Pour the beer mixture over the bratwurst in the skillet.
- Cover the skillet, leaving a small vent hole.
- Place the skillet in the oven for 40 minutes.
- Remove the sausages from the skillet and serve on sausage buns (if desired), or serve over hot cooked noodles or mashed potatoes.
Notes
After braising, these bratwursts will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Once cooled completely, beer-braised bratwurst may also be frozen for up to 3 months. Wrap them well in freezer-safe containers along with any additional beer sauce remaining in the skillet.
SPECIAL NOTE - The calorie and nutrition count was done for the bratwurst alone, without the bun
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Bratwurst is a huge hit in my home so I am really excited to give this recipe a try!! Delish!
You’re going to love these, Beth!
I’m craving them right now.
I’ll have to make these again, STAT!!
My husband was so impressed by the flavor of these brats! Great recipe!
Thanks, Wilhelmina!
So glad they’re husband approved. Mine too! 🙂