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This Oven Braised Beer Brats recipe transforms simple ingredients into a deeply flavorful and comforting dish. Sweet caramelized onions and apples mingle with savory bratwursts, all simmered in a rich beer and broth sauce with a touch of Dijon mustard. It’s a perfect one-pan meal for a satisfying dinner.

Oven Braised Beer Brats with Caramelized Onions and Apples

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Caramelize Onions and Apples: In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and cored and sliced apples. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions and apples are soft and deeply golden brown and caramelized, about 20 to 25 minutes. This slow cooking brings out their natural sweetness.
3. Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until it becomes fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
4. Add Bratwursts: Nestle the bratwursts among the caramelized onions and apples in the skillet, ensuring they are somewhat submerged.
5. Pour in Liquids and Season: Pour the beer and beef broth into the skillet, making sure the bratwursts are mostly covered by the liquid. Stir in the Dijon mustard and season the mixture with salt and pepper to your taste.
6. Bring to a Simmer: Bring the liquid in the skillet to a gentle simmer on the stovetop.
7. Braise in Oven: Once simmering, transfer the skillet or Dutch oven to the preheated oven.
8. Bake: Bake uncovered in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the bratwursts are cooked through (internal temperature of 160°F or 71°C) and have absorbed the delicious flavors of the braising liquid. The liquid will reduce slightly, creating a flavorful sauce.
9. Garnish and Serve: Carefully remove the skillet from the oven. If desired, garnish the Oven Braised Beer Brats with fresh parsley before serving. Serve hot, spooning the caramelized onions and apples and the flavorful sauce over the bratwursts. This dish is delicious on its own or with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or sauerkraut. Enjoy!