'No Beer Available' Bratwurst

7 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 25 min
Ready In: 35 min

“Everyone knows that boiling bratwurst in beer is a great way to prepare them, but what if you don't have or can't use beer? Try this substitute recipe that makes delicious bratwurst.” - by ericn222

Ingredients

2 onions, cut into 6 pieces
10 garlic cloves, minced
2 liters ginger ale
1 (16 ounce) jar sauerkraut with liquid
ground black pepper to taste
6 fresh bratwurst sausages

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Original recipe yields 6 servings

Directions

Combine the onions, garlic, ginger ale, sauerkraut with liquid, and pepper in a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer another 7 to 10 minutes. Add the bratwurst and simmer until the sausages are cooked through, about 15 minutes. Drain, and serve with sauerkraut.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (6 total)

Calories
480 cal
24%

Fat
27.5 g
42%

Carbs
43.2 g
14%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Carrie Lee

Nov. 3, 2009

"This was a great recipe. I actually did have beer and added 2 liters (6 cans) of beer in place of the ginger ale. I followed everything else exactly. Upper Michiganders who know their bratwurst sai..." See mored they were the best brats they had ever tasted. GO PACK!!"

harriet93

Nov. 10, 2008

"Didn't much care for this one. The sauerkraut took on the taste of the ginger ale, which wasn't good, and the brats didn't taste all that different than usual. If you try this recipe, I suggest you no..." See moret put the sauerkraut in the pot with everything else. Think I'll stick to grilling my brats, or braising them in beer."

LAUBAU17

Dec. 21, 2009

"I thought this was pretty tasty. I cut the gingerale in half and added water for the rest since someone said it tasted too much like the gingerale. I put them under the broiler for 5 mins to get the c..." See moreasing crispy!"

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