Should I Boil Bratwurst Before Grilling?

RULE #3: NEVER EVER BOIL BRATS.
Never boil brats in beer or any other liquid before or after going on the grill. Boiling brats actually leaches flavor from the meat. Steaming them with simmering beer and onion slices in an aluminum pan is okay to keep brats warm and juicy.

How long do you boil brats before grilling?

Preheat the grill up to medium to high heat. Then, add the brats, onion, and your favorite beer in a large pot over medium-high heat. Decrease heat and bring to a boil, and simmer until brats are well boiled through roughly 10 to 12 minutes before grilling.

Can you grill brats without boiling them?

And science can tell you why. Tempers will flare up quicker than flames from pork fat hitting hot coals when telling a backyard grill master how to grill bratwurst. Specifically, if it's best to parboil or not.

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