Smoked Brats
Smoked Brats - learn how to smoke brats (so JUICY!) with this simple, step-by-step recipe. Perfect for your next cookout!
Ingredients
- 4 raw bratwurst
- bun of your choice
- topping of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat smoker to 225 degrees F.
- Place brats on smoker grates and close lid.
- Let smoke until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F, approximately 60-90 minutes.
- Optional Reverse Sear: alternatively you can let the brats smoke until they reach in internal temp of approximately 150/155 degrees F. then turn your smoker all the way up and sear the brats on two sides for about 1 minute per side (the searing process could also be done on a gas grill for an even hotter sear).
- Remove and let rest 5-10 minutes.
- Serve with your bun and toppings of choice.
Notes
- Raw vs. Pre-Cooked: if you are using pre-cooked brats instead of raw the recipe is the same just keep a closer eye on the internal temperature, it may not take as long to come up to temp.
- Storage: store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Serving: serve on your bun of choice with all your favorite toppings.
- Wood Chips/Pellets: I love using mesquite, apple or hickory.
- Traeger: I tested this on a Traeger grill, but it will work on any smoker.
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