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bratwurst on the grates of a propane gas grill
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Propane Grilled Brats with Beer Braised Onions

These perfectly grilled brats on a propane grill are first cooked to perfection on the inside and then reverse seared the outside without splitting open the casing. Then topped with delicious Beer Braised Onions.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6 Brats
Calories 350kcal
Author Mads Martigan
Cost $20

Equipment

  • Propane Grill
  • Instant Read Thermometer
  • BBQ Tongs
  • BBQ Gloves
  • Wide Shallow Saute Pan
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Ingredients

Bratwursts

  • 6 Bratwursts uncooked
  • Cooking Oil

Beer Braised Onions

  • 5 Large Yellow Onions
  • 1 Can Beer
  • 4 tablespoon Salted Butter

Instructions

Beer Braising the Onions

  • Slice 5 Large Onions
  • Place the onions in the Saute Pan
  • Pour beer into saute pan until it is about an inch high in the pan and turn to medium high heat
  • Stir the onions around until they are mostly covered by the beer. Simmer uncovered until all the ber has evaporated and absorbed into the onions, about 20-30 minutes.
  • Add butter to onions and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently 45-60 minutes until onions have caramelized and are a rich golden brown color.
  • Remove from heat and serve over the bratwurst. Onions can be reheated gently before serving in the saute pan over medium-low heat if they cool too much while you are finishing the brats.

Grilling the Brats

  • Preheat your grill with all burners on High to the highest temperature it will go for 20 minutes.
  • Clean the grill grates with a good nylon grill brush
  • Set up the grill for 2 zone heating: 1 side searing hot and the other side on a medium-low setting.
  • Coat the Brats in a cooking oil of your choice to prevent them from sticking to the grates
  • Place the brats on the cooler side and close the lid, turning frequently, until the internal temperature reaches 150° F, which should take about 20 minutes.
  • Move the partially cooked brats over to the hot side and sear, uncovered, for abut 1-2 minutes per side until skin is crispy and a dark brown color. Do NOT let the skin burst from to much heat exposure.
  • Move the brats back to the cooler side and continue to cook, if needed, until the internal temperature reaches 165° F.
  • Remove the brats from the grill, let rest 5-10 minutes, and serve on a bun with the grilled onions and your choice of condiments.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal