- 2 (19.8 ounce) packages fresh bratwurst links
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 (12 ounce) cans light beer
- 4 onions, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 cup sauerkraut, drained (optional)
- 10 (6 inch) bratwurst buns
- In a slow cooker, combine the bratwurst links, butter, beer, onions, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, garlic and brown sugar. Cover and set to High. Cook for 4 hours, stirring once per hour. Add sauerkraut and continue cooking for another hour.
- Serve bratwurst on buns with onions and top with your favorite condiments.