EASY BEER BRATWURST

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These rich, savory brats are the perfect treat for your next backyard cookout or tailgate.

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Reynolds®

Time 4h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner
1 (12 fluid ounce) bottle dark German beer
1 cup thinly sliced onions
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon white vinegar
½ teaspoon caraway seeds
½ teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
6 uncooked bratwurst links
6 hoagie buns, split and toasted
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups shredded lettuce

Steps:

Line a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with a Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner.
Add beer, onions, maple syrup, vinegar, caraway seeds, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce to the prepared slow cooker. Stir gently with a rubber spatula to combine. Place bratwurst on top of the mixture in cooker.
Cover and cook for 4 hours on high or for 8 hours on low.
Serve bratwursts and onions in toasted buns topped with cheese and lettuce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 814.9 calories, Carbohydrate 79.1 g, Cholesterol 81.2 mg, Fat 39.5 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 16.6 g, Sodium 1751.1 mg, Sugar 8.2 g