Instant Pot Brats
These Instant Pot brats are bratwurst sausages pressure cooked with beer and onion. They are perfect German hot dogs, that pair perfectly with beer, and a great choice for October fest, or simply as a weeknight dinner any time of the year.
Servings: 6 brats
Calories: 244kcal
Equipment
Instructions
- Add the sausages, sliced onions and a splash of beer to an Instant Pot. Select the SAUTE setting, and cook until the sausages have browned on the bottom. Flip, and repeat on the other side.
- Scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon or spatula to loosen up any stuck pieces of sausage or onion. Turn off the Instant Pot, and seal it with a lid. Turn it back on. Select the PRESSURE COOK or MANUAL setting, and set it to 5 minutes on high pressure.
- The Instant Pot takes about 5-10 minutes to pressurize, and will then start counting down. When the timer is up, perform a quick release of the pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Serve the pressure cooked brats in buns as hot dogs, or as an entree paired with any side dishes that you like.
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Notes
- Store leftover brats in a refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave, and serve them warm.
- Use chicken stock or non-alcoholic beer for a non-alcoholic version.
- The alcohol will evaporate from the beer while the sausages cook.
- This recipe has only been tested with a 6 qt Instant Pot.
- You can replicate the recipe with any sausages of your choice.
Nutrition
Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 561mg | Potassium: 267mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg