Slow Cooker Beer Brats Recipe with Onions + Video

Ingredients

• 5 brats (uncooked)
• 1 yellow onion (cut into slices, 1/4-inch thick)
• 3 bell peppers (cut into slices, 1/4-inch thick)
• 24 ounces beer (see Notes)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the smoker to 225°F.

2. 2

   Add the brats to an aluminum foil pan. Top with sliced onions and peppers.

3. 3

   Sprinkle seasonings over vegetables and pour beer into the pan.

4. 4

   Place the pan in the smoker and cook for 2 hours, tossing occasionally to coat the onions, peppers, and brats with beer.

5. 5

   During the final 30 minutes of smoking time, remove brats from the pan and transfer them to the grate above the pan. The color of the brats will change to a smokey pink/red, indicating they are completely cooked.

6. 6

   Serve on toasted buns with your favorite brat toppings.