Crock Pot Beer Brats for a Crowd with (or without Sauerkraut

• Meat

  • 5 Brats, original
  • 1 1 package split Top brat buns

• Produce

  • 3 Garlic cloves
  • 1 Sweet onion, large

• Canned Goods

  • 1 bag Sauerkraut

• Condiments

  • 1 German mustard
  • 1 Ketchup

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tsp Course black pepper
  • 1 tsp Salt

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 3 bottles Beer

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Description

Ingredients

• 5 original brats (I used fresh brats - 5 in a package) [See Notes 1, 2]
• 3 bottles beer (I used German Warsteiner Premium Pilsener) [See Note 3, 4]
• 1 large sweet onion, sliced thinly
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 1 bag sauerkraut, drained [See Note 5]
• 1 teaspoon salt, more or less to taste
• 1 teaspoon course black pepper, more or less to taste
• 1 package split top brat buns
• Optional garnishes:
• Ketchup, spicy brown mustard
• German mustard

Directions

• Layer the drained sauerkraut on the bottom of the crock pot. Then add the sliced onion. Place the brats on top. Add the two bottles of beer, salt and pepper. Cook for 2 hours on HIGH heat, then reduce heat to low to keep warm. Remove brats from slow cooker. Grill brats for 2-3 minutes per side and either serve immediately or place back in slow cooker to keep warm until ready to serve.
• Serve brats on a bun with optional garnishes.