How to Grill Brats (Grilled Brats Recipe)

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 25

Servings: servings

Course: Dinner/Entree

Cuisine: American

Method: Grill

How to Grill Brats (grilled brats) - your go-to guide to grilling brats so they are juicy, delicious and ready for your next cookout!

Prep Grill: Ensure grill grates are clean and greased. Preheat grill to medium / medium-low heat (300-350℉).
Grill Brats: Place 6 bratwursts over direct medium heat and rotate every 3-5 minutes. Let cook until the internal temperature reaches 160℉ (approx. 18-24 minutes). Remove from grill and let rest 5-7 minutes.
Serve: Enjoy in 6 buns of your choice with homemade sauerkraut, honey mustard sauce, ketchup, easy grilled onions and all the fixings!

Low and Slow: when it comes to brats (bratwurst), if you cook them on high they have the tendency to burst or crack open which will leave you with dry, overcooked brats. I like getting an initial sear, but then it is low and slow!
Don't Pierce: don't pierce your grilled brats until after they rest for a bit - if you pierce them or cut into them took quickly all of the flavorful juices will come running out and your brats will dry out real quick.
Toasted Buns: feel free to put your brat buns on the grill (brush with a little melted butter first) for a minute or so!
Cooked vs. Uncooked Brats: whether you are cooking raw, uncooked brats or pre-cooked brats you will want to bring both up to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F. This generally takes the same amount of time, but the raw brats can take a bit longer.
Storage: store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Beer Brats: want to mix things up and make the best beer brats instead? Here is our favorite Wisconsin Beer Brats recipe!

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