Bacon-wrapped Beer Brat Bites Recipe | Hallmark Ideas & Inspiration (2024)

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Bacon-wrapped Beer Brat Bites Recipe | Hallmark Ideas & Inspiration (1)

By Jennifer Fujita on August 7, 2016

Bratwurst and bacon join forces to blindside your taste buds in our Li'l Pigskins appetizer recipe perfect for your next football party. Bratwurst is simmered in beer, cut into bite-sized pieces, wrapped in bacon, and then glazed with a sweet and spicy sauce. Go for extra points with our free printables to flag these addictive bacon-wrapped brat bites on the buffet table.

Yield: 24 pigskins

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Ingredients

For the brats

6, 12 in.-wooden skewers, cut into fourths, soaked in water about 30 minutes

6 brats

1 can or bottle of beer

12 slices bacon, cut in half

For the glaze

¼ cup brown sugar

1 Tbsp. yellow mustard

1 Tbsp. soy sauce

2 tsp. sriracha garlic chili sauce, or to taste

Hot, honey and yellow mustards for serving

"Li'l Pigskins" printables

Directions

  1. Soak the skewers in water while preparing the brats.
  2. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  3. Pierce brats and place in a pan. Pour beer over the brats. Bring to a simmer. Simmer for about 10 minutes or until brats are no longer pink inside.
  4. Remove pan from heat. Cut each brat into 4 equal pieces.
  5. Wrap each brat bite in a half slice of bacon and secure with skewer. Place on a cookie sheet.
  6. To make the glaze, combine brown sugar, yellow mustard, soy sauce and sriracha sauce until smooth. Brush each brat with a generous amount.
  7. Bake glazed brats 17 to 20 minutes, turning once halfway through and basting as needed with extra glaze.
  8. Serve with hot, yellow and honey mustards.
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    What beer is best for beer brats? ›

    Any beer will do, but pale lagers work best. Boil in the beer bath for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the brats turn white. Once your brats are cooked through, you'll want to sear them to achieve the crispy skin and grill marks we all love.

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    Should you boil brats in beer before grilling? ›

    Add extra flavor to your brats by cooking in your favorite beer. They'll take on some of the characteristics you love – citrus, hops, malt and more. Try different beers with different brat varieties.

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    Can you soak brats in beer overnight? ›

    Brats should be marinated in beer for at least 4 hours, but for best results, marinate them overnight in the refrigerator. This allows the beer to fully infuse the brats with its flavor.

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    What condiments go best with beer brats? ›

    Sauerkraut: This fermented cabbage condiment pairs well with bratwurst. Ketchup: Some people enjoy ketchup on their bratwurst. Onions: Grilled or sautéed onions add a flavorful topping. Beer cheese sauce: A rich and cheesy beer-infused sauce is a favorite for many.

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    What is the difference between beer brats and bratwurst? ›

    A specialty of Wisconsin, “beer brats” are a traditional game-day and Oktoberfest dish of juicy bratwurst simmered in beer and onions before grilling, and piled into rolls with lots of grainy mustard and sauerkraut (or other pickled vegetables).

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