- 1 Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner
- 1 (12 fluid ounce) bottle dark German beer
- 1 cup thinly sliced onions
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 6 uncooked bratwurst links
- 6 hoagie buns, split and toasted
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce (optional)
- Line a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with a Reynolds(R) Slow Cooker Liner.
- Add beer, onions, maple syrup, vinegar, caraway seeds, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce to the prepared slow cooker. Stir gently with a rubber spatula to combine. Place bratwurst on top of the mixture in cooker.
- Cover and cook for 4 hours on high or for 8 hours on low.
- Serve bratwursts and onions in toasted buns topped with cheese and lettuce, if desired.