Easy Beer Bratwurst Recipe

Easy Beer Bratwurst Recipe

  • 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)
  1. Line a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with a Reynolds(R) Slow Cooker Liner.
  2. 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.
  3. Cover and cook for 4 hours on high or for 8 hours on low.
  4. Serve bratwursts and onions in toasted buns topped with cheese and lettuce, if desired.