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Beer-Braised Pastured Bratwurst with Peppers & Onions

Pastured bratwurst simmered in beer with sweet peppers and onions, then browned — a hearty, crowd-pleasing skillet.

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Serves
4
Beer-Braised Pastured Bratwurst with Peppers & Onions

Ingredients

  • 4 Queen City Farm pastured bratwurst
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 2 bell peppers, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup beer (or chicken stock)
  • 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Brown the bratwurst on all sides, about 5 minutes, then set aside.

  2. 2

    Add the onion and peppers and cook until softened, 6-8 minutes. Stir in the garlic.

  3. 3

    Pour in the beer, return the brats, and simmer 12-15 minutes until cooked through (160F).

  4. 4

    Stir the mustard into the pan juices and season with salt and pepper.

Notes

Farm tip: Browning the brats before simmering builds deep flavor — don't skip it.

Serving suggestion: Pile into toasted buns, or serve over mashed potatoes or sauerkraut.

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Pasture-raised on our Falmouth, KY farm — order online for farm or market pickup.