Tailgates

Tailgate Brats with Peppers & Onions

Everything cooks in one foil pan on the grill — one pan to carry, one pan to wash, and a line of people waiting.

How we do it

Method

01
Get the pan hot
Set a large disposable foil pan on the grill over medium heat with the oil and butter. Let it come up to temperature while you slice.
02
Peppers and onions
Add the peppers and onions, season, and cook for eight to ten minutes, stirring now and then, until they soften.
03
Brats in
Push the vegetables to one side and lay the brats in the pan. Brown them on both sides, three to four minutes a side.
04
Beer and cover
Pour in the lager, cover the grill, and let everything simmer for 12 to 15 minutes. The brats finish at 160°F and the beer reduces into the vegetables.
05
Serve from the pan
Move the pan to the cool side, set out the buns, and let people build their own. Keep the lid nearby — it's cold out there.

Cook's note

A foil pan and a lid are the entire setup. No grill? This works on a camp stove or in a 375°F oven at home.

30 min Serves 8

This is a Wisconsin way: brats simmered in beer and butter until they're plump, juicy, and ready for a crowd.

The store door

Order the full lineup on Square. Brats, bacon, thick-cut chops, breakfast links and HB BBQ sauce. Or find us at the market this Saturday.