Bratwursts (brats) are a traditional German sausage and are popular this time of year, as they are usually served up in German “Oktoberfests” in Germany and other places with large German populations. Besides cooking these sausages on the grill, they are often simmered in a slow cooker with onions and beer in traditional German style, producing a nice tender sausage by softening the hard casing. Our brats are the healthier variety made from grass-fed bison rather than the traditional pork scraps.

Grass-fed Bison, Beer Brats

Servings: 8
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 8 bison brats
• 1 bottle (12 ounces) organic beer
• 1 medium-sized onion, sliced

Directions:

Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Brown the brats briefly on each side to seal in the juice but keep the insides raw.

Arrange the brats in the bottom of a slow cooker and pour beer over top. Add the sliced onion.

Cook on low for 4–5 hours or until done. Serve with ketchup, mustard, sauerkraut, and other relishes and toppings of choice.

Recipe courtesy of Marianita Shilhavy.

Recipe prepared by Marianita Shilhavy and photographed by Jeremiah Shilhavy.

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