Bratwurst In A Slow Cooker

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Slow Cooker Beer and Garlic Brats are great for game day or for a fall dinner.

cooked brats in a slow cooker in a buttery sauce.

Hi again! It's definitely fall here in Oregon! Crisp mornings but warm afternoons, my favorite time of year. This recipe for Slow Cooker Beer and Garlic Brats is one of t hose recipes that smell SO good while it cooks. I kept putting my nose up to the edge of the slow cooker all day.

raw brats, coors beer, butter, onion and garlic in front of a slow cooker

I have another brat recipe on my blog, it doesn't have near as much garlic and doesn't have butter in it either. I've been often redoing recipes after I try them again, there is always room for improvement I think.

brats, onion, garlic, beer and butter on a wooden table.

I also decided to try the raw version of the brats. As I was on Johsnonville's website today, I saw they make brat patties! What the what!?

raw brats, onion, garlic and butter in a slow cooker not yet cooked.

Yes, I used 10 garlic cloves for this recipe. It may seem like a lot, but keeping them whole helps not overpower the recipe. Garlic goes SO well with beer and butter.

brats, garlic and onion in a slow cooker with chips on the side

beer brat on a bun with barbecue chips on the side.

Such an easy peasy recipe! Serve with chips and dinner is served. Have a great week.

brats, garlic and onion in a slow cooker

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Slow Cooker – 4 quart or larger

▢ 38 oz. brats (two 19 oz. packages) I find these in the meat section, raw
▢ 1 large white onion sliced and divided
▢ 10 garlic cloves peeled
▢ 1/4 tsp. black pepper
▢ 1/4 cup butter
▢ 12 oz. bottle beer (I used Coors banquet)

Add half of the onion in the slow cooker, add the brats in 2 layers.
Add the rest of the onions, garlic, pepper and place the butter on top.
Pour the beer into the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
Serve the brats, garlic and onions on buns topped with desired toppings.

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Other recipes you will love for game day!

Slow Cooker Hot Dog Bar
Slow Cooker Hot Dog Chili
Slow Cooker Brats (with bell peppers and onions)

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