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Grilling brats is a fast way to make juicy bratwurst that everyone loves. See my tips on exactly how long to grill brats and the right bratwurst internal temperature to know when they’re done. So join me and let’s make grilled beer brats for game day or an easy BBQ main dish…

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• Why this grilling brats recipe is the best…
• What’s the right bratwurst internal temp?
• How long to cook brats on grill
• Ingredients
• How to grill brats
• Easy brats recipes on Sip Bite Go
• FAQs
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• Are you a foodie, too?
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Why this grilling brats recipe is the best…

• Use the correct grill temp for brats (it really does matter!)
• Cooking brats on a grill is great for entertaining.
• No need to boil brats before grilling.
• No need to poke holes in brats before grilling.
• Use this recipe for any bratwurst – beer brats, Johnsonville, etc.
• Use any charcoal grill, gas grill, or bbq grill.
• If you’re new to making grilled brats, see the video at the end of this post where I’ll walk you through how to cook the brats on a grill step by step.

Want to cook inside instead? See how to cook brats in oven…

What’s the right bratwurst internal temp?

Cook bratwurst on the grill until a safe brat internal temp of at least 160 degrees Fahrenheit is reached. You might be wondering why it matters if you reach this brat internal temperature if you’re cooking premade sausages. But you do need to have them measure 160 degrees F by an internal meat thermometer for them to be safe to consume.

How long to cook brats on grill

This recipe cooks bratwurst on the grill low and slow enough that the juices remain intact and you don’t need to pierce the skin with a fork before grilling them. With this guide, the brat grill time is about 20 minutes.

Ingredients

Here’s what you need for grilling brats and serving them as brat sandwiches.

• Bratwursts (pre cooked beer brats, any kind, no holes poked in them)
• Sausage buns (hotdog buns)
• Condiment toppings for brats like ketchup and mustard (dijon is my preference)

How to grill brats

Now I’ll walk you through it…

1. Preheat grill to 350 degrees F. (This grill temperature is crucial for maintaining the juiciness and flavor and keeps you from having to poke holes in the brats).
2. Place pre cooked brats directly on grill grates over the heat and cook for 20 minutes (up to 30 minutes), flipping them about every 5 minutes. When grilled brats temperature reaches 160 degrees F, as measured with an internal meat thermometer, then they are ready to come off the grill.
3. Remove brats from the grill and rest on a cutting board for about 10 minutes. During this time, prepare condiments so they are ready to serve.
4. Toast your beer brat sandwich buns if desired. We like to toast sausage buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes, until a lite char is formed on the outside. Or, we just pop the buns in the air fryer at around 350 degrees F for 3 minutes to lightly brown.
5. Assemble grilled brats sandwiches by placing each brat into a bun and topping with dijon mustard and ketchup, or your favorite condiments. Enjoy!

See leftover brats used as a pizza topping on this smoked Traeger pizza. For a tasty side dish, try my smoked corn on the cob.

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• Grilled brats
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FAQs

Do you need to boil brats before grilling?

No, there’s no need to boil them with this grilled brats recipe. And actually, boiling them will lose some of the flavor to the water. But if you’re wondering exactly how long to boil brats before grilling because you want to meal prep them in advance and just finish them on the grill…. Then I recommend simmering them low and slow on the stove ~5-10 minutes instead.

Can you use high heat to grill brats?

It’s best to use a lower heat of 350 degrees F instead of cranking the grill temperature up to 400 or 500 degrees F. This way the brats retain their juices and the skins don’t burst from the extreme temperature. If you’re cooking brats with other grilled foods cooking at a higher temperature, then move brats to a spot where they’ll get a more medium heat or indirect heat, like on a higher grill grate towards the side of the grill.

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Pro tip: One of my go-to tricks for perfectly cooked food every time is using the right BBQ meat thermometers.

Are you a foodie, too?

Hey home chefs, hope that answers all your questions about making perfectly cooked grilled brats. See other Sip Bite Go recipes for making:

• Smoked brats on pellet grill
• Oven baked brats in a cast iron pan
• Air fryer brats
• Sous vide brats in beer
• And similar dishes to cooked bratwursts like these bacon wrapped hot dogs
• See game day smoked foods…

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Best Grilling Brats Recipe (BBQ or Gas Grill) Recipe | Sip Bite Go

Grilling brats is a fast way to make juicy bratwurst that everyone loves. See my tips on exactly how long to grill brats and the right bratwurst internal temperature to know when they’re done. So join me and let’s make grilled beer brats for game day or an easy BBQ main dish… 5 from 3 votes Print Pin Rate Course: Entree, Main DishCuisine: American, BBQKeyword: beer brats on grill, Grilled brats, grilling brats, Grilling bratwurst Prep Time: 2 minutes minutesCook Time: 20 minutes minutesTotal Time: 22 minutes minutes Servings: 4 Calories: 351kcal Author: Jenna Passaro

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Ingredients

• ▢ 4 bratwursts pre cooked beer brats, any kind, no holes poked in them
• ▢ 4 sausage buns
• ▢ 2 tbsp mustard dijon
• ▢ 2 tbsp ketchup

Instructions

• Preheat grill to 350 degrees F. (This grill temperature is crucial for maintaining the juiciness and flavor and keeps you from having to poke holes in the brats).
• Place pre cooked brats directly on grill grates over the heat and cook for 20 minutes (up to 30 minutes), flipping them about every 5 minutes. When grilled brats temperature reaches 160°F, as measured with an internal meat thermometer, then they are ready to come off the grill.
• Remove brats from the grill and rest on a cutting board for about 10 minutes. During this time, prepare condiments so they are ready to serve.
• Toast your beer brat sandwich buns if desired. We like to toast sausage buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes, until a lite char is formed on the outside. Or, we just pop the buns in the air fryer at around 350 degrees F for 3 minutes to lightly brown.
• Assemble grilled brats sandwiches by placing each brat into a bun and topping with dijon mustard and ketchup, or your favorite condiments. Enjoy!

Notes

See the recipe: https://sipbitego.com/grilling-bratsSee the recipe video for grilling brats on Sip Bite Go’s YouTube.

Nutrition

Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 924mg | Potassium: 318mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 48IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 2mg Tried this Recipe? Tag me Today!Mention @SipBiteGo or tag #sipbitego!