Grilled Beef Brats Sauerkraut (Printable)
Juicy beef brats paired with tangy sauerkraut and toasted buns for a flavorful, classic meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Sausages
01 - 4 beef bratwursts
→ Buns
02 - 4 sturdy brat buns or hot dog rolls
→ Sauerkraut
03 - 1.5 cups sauerkraut, drained
→ Condiments & Toppings
04 - 2 tablespoons yellow or Dijon mustard
05 - 0.5 small red onion, thinly sliced
06 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
07 - 4 slices Swiss cheese
→ For Grilling
08 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for grill grates
# Directions:
01 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates with vegetable oil using a paper towel or brush to prevent sticking.
02 - Place beef bratwursts on the preheated grill. Cook for 12-15 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes, until evenly browned with a nice char and internal temperature reaches 160°F.
03 - During the final 2 minutes of grilling, place buns cut-side down on the grill to toast lightly until golden brown and crisp.
04 - If adding Swiss cheese, place a slice on each bratwurst during the last minute of cooking and close the grill lid briefly to melt.
05 - Transfer drained sauerkraut to a small saucepan and heat over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until steaming hot. Alternatively, microwave in a microwave-safe bowl for 1-2 minutes.
06 - Place each grilled bratwurst in a toasted bun. Top generously with warm sauerkraut, drizzle with mustard, and add sliced red onions and chopped parsley as desired.
07 - Serve the brats immediately while hot, accompanied by potato salad, crispy fries, or your favorite sides.
# Cooking Tips:
01 -
- The combination of tangy sauerkraut and juicy beef bratwurst hits every perfect flavor note at once
- Ready in 25 minutes but tastes like something you spent all afternoon planning
02 -
- Simmering the brats in beer for 10 minutes before grilling adds incredible depth
- Letting the sauerkraut drain thoroughly prevents soggy disappointing buns
03 -
- Spatula press marks are totally fine but piercing the brats lets all those delicious juices escape
- Spirited mustard or sliced jalapeños wake up the whole dish if you like heat