{"id":27,"date":"2020-12-15T14:30:22","date_gmt":"2020-12-15T14:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bratsandbeer.com\/?p=27"},"modified":"2021-01-05T04:11:30","modified_gmt":"2021-01-05T04:11:30","slug":"how-long-to-boil-brats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bratsandbeer.com\/how-long-to-boil-brats\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long to Boil Brats"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Asking how long to boil brats is a very common question for those just starting their brats cooking<\/a> journey, so don\u2019t feel shy for asking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are several different ways to cook brats \u2014 on the grill<\/a>, in the oven<\/a>, and on the stove top<\/a> \u2014 and bratwurst recipes<\/a> often call for brats to be simmered or boiled at some point when cooking them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Brats usually aren\u2019t just boiled \u2014 you need contact with a hot grill or pan to get that nice, crispy char that really makes a brat a brat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Simmering brats \u2014 especially in beer <\/a>\u2014 is a great way to add extra flavor and to keep the meat moist and juicy as they cook, letting you then grill or pan-fry brats without fear of them drying out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We use the term \u201cboil\u201d here but it\u2019s important to note the difference between boiling and simmering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A great basic bratwurst recipe such as our How to Cook Brats in Beer<\/a> \u00c2 guide provides more details but here are the basics, as far as how long to boil brats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ll add your brats to a pot or large skillet and add equal parts liquid \u2014 either water and beer or just water \u2014 until the brats are covered by liquid.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSimmer, Don\u2019t Boil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n