Bacon-wrapped Beer Brat Bites Recipe | Hallmark Ideas & Inspiration (2024)

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Bacon-wrapped Beer Brat Bites Recipe | Hallmark Ideas & Inspiration (1)

By Jennifer Fujita on August 7, 2016

Bratwurst and bacon join forces to blindside your taste buds in our Li'l Pigskins appetizer recipe perfect for your next football party. Bratwurst is simmered in beer, cut into bite-sized pieces, wrapped in bacon, and then glazed with a sweet and spicy sauce. Go for extra points with our free printables to flag these addictive bacon-wrapped brat bites on the buffet table.

Yield: 24 pigskins

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Ingredients

For the brats

6, 12 in.-wooden skewers, cut into fourths, soaked in water about 30 minutes

6 brats

1 can or bottle of beer

12 slices bacon, cut in half

For the glaze

¼ cup brown sugar

1 Tbsp. yellow mustard

1 Tbsp. soy sauce

2 tsp. sriracha garlic chili sauce, or to taste

Hot, honey and yellow mustards for serving

"Li'l Pigskins" printables

Directions

  1. Soak the skewers in water while preparing the brats.
  2. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  3. Pierce brats and place in a pan. Pour beer over the brats. Bring to a simmer. Simmer for about 10 minutes or until brats are no longer pink inside.
  4. Remove pan from heat. Cut each brat into 4 equal pieces.
  5. Wrap each brat bite in a half slice of bacon and secure with skewer. Place on a cookie sheet.
  6. To make the glaze, combine brown sugar, yellow mustard, soy sauce and sriracha sauce until smooth. Brush each brat with a generous amount.
  7. Bake glazed brats 17 to 20 minutes, turning once halfway through and basting as needed with extra glaze.
  8. Serve with hot, yellow and honey mustards.
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    How long do I boil brats? ›

    Bring to a low boil. Add brats to the pan, cover with a lid and cook over a low swimmer for 10-12 minutes. Preheat a frying pan or grill to medium to medium-high heat. Add cooked brats to frying pan or grill and cook for a few minutes a side until brown & caramelized all over.

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    How long to bake brats at 450 degrees? ›

    Bake for 15 minutes (check on them after 10 minutes to make sure they're not getting burned) and then flip the sausage over and bake for another 10-15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160F on a food thermometer.

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    Why you shouldn't boil brats before grilling? ›

    Sindelar said parboiling speeds up the unfolding process and can result in a mushy meat texture, the development of rubbery casings and separate the casing from the sausage. So, there you have it. It's settled science.

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    Is it better to boil brats before grilling? ›

    Parboiling speeds up the process that can create a mushy meat texture, develop rubbery casings and separate the casing from the sausage. Proteins unfold slower in the medium-low heat of a grill. That environment creates more opportunities for the meat proteins to properly bind with the fats, seasonings and the casing.

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    Can brats be a little pink? ›

    However you choose to cook bratwurst, be sure the sausages are cooked all the way through. They should register 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, or you can cut into one with the tip of a paring knife and check that the meat is no longer raw and dark-pink; it should be moist and juicy and very light pink.

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    Are Johnsonville brats precooked? ›

    Perfect for cookouts and gatherings, these smoked sausages are fully cooked, made with 100% premium pork and a perfect blend of spices. * Percentages based upon a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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    How do you know when boiled brats are done? ›

    How do you know when brats are done boiling? The boiled brats are done boiling and ready to grill or fry when the casing turns white and the brats float. The best way to check this is to see whether a meat thermometer inserted into the center of a brat registers145°F.

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    Can you fully cook brats by boiling water? ›

    Boiling brats in water is a versatile cooking method that not only ensures tender and flavorful sausages but also allows for easy customization with various spices and seasonings. Plus, it's a healthier alternative to grilling or frying, as it reduces the amount of added fats.

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    You will know the brats are done when an instant-read thermometer shows 160 degrees.

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    Should you boil brats or not? ›

    If it's a raw brat, just make sure the internal temp comes up to at least 150. Cooked brats are already cooked so boiling simply heats them up through and though so grilling can be quick and easy. Boiling them too much will cause them to burst, so keep an eye on them.

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