Brats in crockpot recipe: 59 photos
FAQ
Preheat pan over medium to medium-high heat. Add a bit of cooking oil to coat the bottom of pan. Dry bratwurst off with a paper towel and place sausages in the heated pan. Turn every 2 minutes for 10 minutes until cooked through and no pink shows in the middle (proper pork temperature 160F).
Sindelar said parboiling speeds up the unfolding process and can result in a mushy meat texture, the development of rubbery casings and separate the casing from the sausage. So, there you have it. It's settled science.
Your brats should be grilled slowly over medium-low heat (between 300 and 350°F) for the best results. It should take about 20 minutes to hit your desired internal temperature of 160°F. That should take about 20 minutes depending on the thickness of the brats.
Brats should be boiled prior to grilling or frying because unlike hotdogs, brats are a thicker sausage and can cook unevenly. Boiling brats also reduces the overall grilling time - an important consideration when trying to feed a hungry crowd.
Place the bratwursts on the grill or frying pan and cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning them every 3-4 minutes. The bratwursts should be browned on the outside and cooked through on the inside.