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### 🍺 **What You’ll Need:**
– 4–6 fresh bratwursts
– 1–2 cups **beer**, broth, or a mix (apple cider works too!)
– 1 sliced **onion**
– 1–2 **garlic cloves**, smashed
– A touch of **butter** or oil for searing
– Optional: **sauerkraut, mustard, buns** for serving
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### 👨🍳 **How to Do It: The Game-Changing Method**
**Step 1: Simmer Gently**
Place brats in a large skillet or saucepan. Add your beer or broth, onion slices, and garlic. The liquid should just barely cover the brats. Bring to a **gentle simmer** over medium-low heat — don’t boil! Simmer for 10–15 minutes, until the brats are cooked through.
**Step 2: Sear for Perfection**
Remove brats from the liquid (save those onions!). Heat a skillet or grill pan with a touch of butter or oil. Sear the brats on high heat for 2–3 minutes per side, until the skins are golden brown and crisp.
**Step 3: Serve and Savor**
Pile them into toasty buns with your favorite toppings — mustard, onions, sauerkraut, you name it — or serve with roasted potatoes and a salad for a heartier meal.
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### 🌭 **Why This Works So Well**
– **No split casings** from high-heat shock
– **Fully cooked inside**, with no guesswork
– **Extra flavor** from beer, garlic, and onion infusion
– **Golden crisp finish** from the final sear
It’s bratwurst perfection — without the grill fuss.
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### 💡 Pro Tips & Variations
– Use **apple cider and thyme** for a fall-inspired twist
– Simmer in **German-style lager** for a more traditional flavor
– Add **sauerkraut to the simmer** for extra tang
– Try this method with **cheddar brats, jalapeño brats**, or even **vegan sausage**!
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### 🎉 Final Thoughts
This simple technique will completely change how you think about bratwurst. Whether you’re cooking indoors, prepping for a backyard cookout, or just want something quick and comforting for dinner — this method delivers every time.
So next time you grab a pack of brats, skip the guesswork and try it this way. It might just become your new favorite too.
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