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Slow Cooker Beer and Garlic Brats

by Sarah Olson on October 4, 2017 | Updated January 7, 2021 48 Comments

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Slow Cooker Beer and Garlic Brats are great for game day or for a fall dinner.

cooked brats in a slow cooker in a buttery sauce.

Hi again! It’s definitely fall here in Oregon! Crisp mornings but warm afternoons, my favorite time of year. This recipe for Slow Cooker Beer and Garlic Brats is one of those recipes that smell SO good while it cooks. I kept putting my nose up to the edge of the slow cooker all day.

raw brats, coors beer, butter, onion and garlic in front of a slow cooker

I have another brat recipe on my blog, it doesn’t have near as much garlic and doesn’t have butter in it either. I’ve been often redoing recipes after I try them again, there is always room for improvement I think.

brats, onion, garlic, beer and butter on a wooden table.

I also decided to try the raw version of the brats. As I was on Johsnonville’s website today, I saw they make brat patties! What the what!?

raw brats, onion, garlic and butter in a slow cooker not yet cooked.

Yes, I used 10 garlic cloves for this recipe. It may seem like a lot, but keeping them whole helps not overpower the recipe. Garlic goes SO well with beer and butter.

brats, garlic and onion in a slow cooker
beer brat on a bun with barbecue chips on the side.

Such an easy peasy recipe! Serve with chips and dinner is served. Have a great week.

brats, garlic and onion in a slow cooker

Slow Cooker Beer and Garlic Brats

5 from 15 votes
Easy recipe for beer brats in the slow cooker. Great for game day or for any night of the week.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Slow Cooker Beer Brats
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 423kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker – 4 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 38 oz. brats (two 19 oz. packages) I find these in the meat section, raw
  • 1 large white onion sliced and divided
  • 10 garlic cloves peeled
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 12 oz. bottle beer (I used Coors banquet)
US Customary – Metric

Instructions:

  • Add half of the onion in the slow cooker, add the brats in 2 layers.
  • Add the rest of the onions, garlic, pepper and place the butter on top.
  • Pour the beer into the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
  • Serve the brats, garlic and onions on buns topped with desired toppings.

How to Video:

Nutrition:

Calories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 954mg | Potassium: 412mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 148IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg
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Other recipes you will love for game day!

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  • Slow Cooker Hot Dog Chili
  • Slow Cooker Brats (with bell peppers and onions)
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    Filed Under: Camping, Dinner, Pork Tagged With: beer, brats, butter, Crock pot, dogs, game day, garlic, slwo cooker

    Comments

    1. Kevin says

      February 6, 2021 at 10:09 pm

      Can I just use one pack? And what about minced garlic? And should I change the cooking time or leave it the same?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        February 7, 2021 at 6:47 am

        One pack and garlic will be fine. The cook time you may be able to get away with less, can’t say without testing it.

        Reply
    2. Amanda says

      October 24, 2020 at 10:28 pm

      Can I cook this on high for 2-3 hours instead of on low for 6? Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        October 25, 2020 at 8:48 am

        I would do three hours. The slow cooker is just getting hot at 2 hours.

        Reply
    3. Corina says

      October 20, 2020 at 5:02 pm

      What do you eat these with? Rice, pasta, in a bun???

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        October 20, 2020 at 5:16 pm

        I like them in a bun with mustard or over rice.

        Reply
    4. Angie Carpenter says

      October 20, 2020 at 2:38 pm

      5 stars
      I made these for dinner but added jalapenos and green peppers. It was a hit!

      Reply
    5. Gerry Flory says

      October 13, 2020 at 7:49 pm

      Do you have to use beer?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        October 13, 2020 at 7:50 pm

        No, you can use chicken or beef broth instead.

        Reply
    6. colin wallace says

      October 13, 2020 at 12:20 pm

      Hi i would very much like to try this, but i cannot find the johnsonville original brats anywhere. I live in the UK and we have lots of polish or italian deli’s.
      Do you know if there’s an alternative to using these sausages please?

      thank you

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        October 13, 2020 at 12:24 pm

        You can use either! It will be great with whichever you use.

        Reply
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