Crock Pot Brats Recipe Without Beer
Description
Crock Pot Brats or slow cooker brats are a delicious and savory meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Brats are flavorful and full of flavor, but they can take a while to cook. With this slow cooker brats recipe, you can enjoy your favorite brats without worrying about having to wait too long. This recipe doesn’t use beer, but still has all the flavor and juiciness of a traditional bratwurst. Plus, it’s cooked in a slow cooker, so you can set it and forget it until dinner time!
The slow cooker brats recipe is simple to make and requires only a few ingredients. You’ll need bratwursts, onions, garlic, and a few spices. The onions and garlic add flavor and juiciness to the brats, while the spices give it that classic bratwurst flavor. The brats are cooked in the slow cooker with some chicken broth for added flavor. As the brats cook, the liquid will reduce and create a delicious sauce that’s perfect for serving over brat buns.
Prep Time
This crock pot brats recipe without beer doesn’t take too long to prepare. The brats will need to be browned in a skillet before they are added to the slow cooker. This will take about 10 minutes. Then, the onions and garlic will need to be chopped and added to the slow cooker. This will take another 5 minutes. Lastly, the spices will need to be added and the brats will need to be stirred. This will take another 5 minutes. All in all, the prep time for this recipe is about 20 minutes.
Cook Time
Once the prep work is done, the slow cooker does all the work. The brats will need to cook for about 4-5 hours on low heat or 2-3 hours on high heat. The cooking time may vary depending on your slow cooker and the size of your brats. To be sure the brats are cooked through, it’s best to check them with a meat thermometer. The internal temperature should reach at least 165°F.
Ingredients
- 1 package of bratwursts (about 6-8)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper
- 2 cups of chicken broth
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the bratwursts, and cook until they are browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
- Remove the bratwursts from the skillet and transfer them to a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker.
- Pour the chicken broth over the bratwursts and stir everything to combine.
- Cover and cook the bratwursts on low heat for 4-5 hours or on high heat for 2-3 hours.
- Check the bratwursts with a meat thermometer. The internal temperature should be at least 165°F.
- Serve the bratwursts on brat buns with your favorite toppings.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- 6-quart slow cooker
- Meat thermometer
Notes
This crock pot brats recipe without beer can easily be doubled or tripled to feed a larger crowd. If you’re doubling or tripling the recipe, you may need to increase the cooking time. You may also need to use a larger slow cooker. It’s also important to note that the brats may take longer to cook if they are frozen.
Nutrition: Per Serving
- Calories: 270
- Fat: 19g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Protein: 20g
Recipe Tips
- If you don’t have a slow cooker, you can still make this recipe in the oven. Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake the bratwursts for about 45 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- If you don’t have brat buns, you can serve the brats with potatoes, rice, or a side salad.
- For added flavor, you can add a few tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce or mustard to the slow cooker.
- To make this a complete meal, you can add some vegetables to the slow cooker. Carrots, peppers, and mushrooms all work well.
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