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.
Make it a complete German-inspired meal by serving these delicious beer-braised bratwurst with my German Fried Potatoes with Bacon, and end on a sweet note with this incredible Traditional German Zuckerkuchen (sugar cake).
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- Why this recipe works
- The ingredient list:
- Kitchen tools and equipment needed:
- What is braising, and how is it done?
- Is braising the same thing as boiling?
- How long will it take to braise bratwurst in the oven?
- What type of meat is bratwurst sausage made from?
- Other delicious bratwurst recipes:
- How to make beer-braised bratwurst with horseradish and dill:
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Why this recipe works
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 ingredient list:
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- bratwurst
- beer (your favorite variety)
- prepared horseradish
- garlic
- allspice
- caraway seeds
- dill weed
- dill pickle relish
- black pepper
- sausage buns
- mustard (optional)
- sliced onions (not shown, optional)
Kitchen tools and equipment needed:
- large high-sided skillet with a lid (or aluminum foil will work)
- measuring cups and spoons
- tongs
- large mixing bowl
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 40 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.
Other delicious bratwurst recipes:
*Bratwurst and Gravy Baked Potato (BANGERS AND BAKED) (pictured below)
This is my fun German take on the classic British recipe called bangers and mash. Bratwurst and Gravy baked potato is an easy and delicious and hearty 30 minute meal everyone will enjoy.
*Bratwurst Appetizer Bites Wrapped In Crescent Rolls (pictured below)
"Easy Bratwurst Bites Wrapped in Crescent Dough with Sauerkraut Dipping Sauce are just the thing to serve during a party or for tailgating. They’re also super simple to make and everybody loves them!"
*Easy Bratwurst Pasta from Blackberry Babe
*Beer Battered Bratwurst on a Stick (pictured below) from (yours truly) Kudos Kitchen
Bratwurst on a Stick with Fried Cornmeal Beer Batter is a fun and deliciously different take on a corn dog. It’s the best, make that WURST, corn dog you’ll ever eat!
*Bratwurst Salad with Creamy Mustard Dressing from Four Hats and Frugal
*German Onion Soup with Beer and Bratwurst (pictured below) from (yours truly) Kudos Kitchen
German Onion Soup has plenty of caramelized onions, beer, bratwurst and pretzel roll croutons which will soon become a family favorite! Surprise! I’ll bet you didn’t see that coming.
*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 (190 degrees Celsius).
- 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.
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Beer-Braised Bratwurst with Horseradish and Dill
Equipment
- Large Skillet oven safe
- garlic press optional
- aluminum foil optional for coverring the skillet
Ingredients
- 10 uncooked bratwurst
- 1 (12 ounce) beer your favorite variety.
- ¼ cup prepared horseradish
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 1 tablespoon caraway seed
- 1 tablespoon dill weed
- 3 tablespoons dill pickle relish
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 10 sausage buns your favorite variety
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375-degrees F (190 degrees Celsius).
- 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.
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Lisalia says
These were DELICIOUS! Can't wait to have them again.
Renée says
Awesome! Thanks for letting me know, Lisalia!
wilhelmina says
My husband was so impressed by the flavor of these brats! Great recipe!
Renée says
Thanks, Wilhelmina!
So glad they're husband approved. Mine too! 🙂
Beth says
Bratwurst is a huge hit in my home so I am really excited to give this recipe a try!! Delish!
Renée says
You're going to love these, Beth!
I'm craving them right now.
I'll have to make these again, STAT!!