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    Home » Dinner » Instant Pot Brats

    Published: Jan 27, 2021 · Modified: Mar 1, 2022 by Deb Belsha · This post may contain affiliate links

    Instant Pot Brats

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    Instant Pot brats are the start of a quick and easy weeknight meal. They are simmered with onions, seasonings and sweet and savory sauerkraut. There is so much flavor and no beer is needed in this recipe. Serve them on mashed cauliflower with mustard relish and sautéed red cabbage for a delicious healthy, low carb meal.

    Instant pot brats with red onions, sauerkraut served on mashed cauliflower, red cabbage and mustard on white plate
    Table of Contents hide
    1 Ingredients Needed
    2 How to cooks brats in the Instant Pot?
    3 FAQ
    4 Cooking Tips
    5 Instant Pot Brats

    Ingredients Needed

    • butter
    • red onion
    • package of pre-cooked bratwurst (regular, not beer brats)
    • apple cider vinegar (or apple juice if not keeping lower carb)
    • sauerkraut (try to get refrigerator package)
    • brown sugar substitute (or regular brown sugar)
    • bbq seasonings
    • celery seed/salt, dry mustard

    How to cooks brats in the Instant Pot?

    • Season brats with bbq seasoning.
    • Turn Instant pot to saute' setting.
    • Add butter and saute' onions and brats until browned
    • Combine celery salt, dry mustard, sauerkraut, apple cider vinegar and brown sugar substitute. Pour over brats and onions.
    • Set Instant pot to sealing, change setting to manual for 10 minutes.
    • Using long tongs or wooden spoon, do a quick release to venting for 3 minutes.

    FAQ

    Can frozen brats be cooked in the Instant Pot?

    Yes, unlike the slow cooker, the Instant Pot will quickly thaw foods and bring up to temperature for the recipe. However, if you use frozen brats, just add 2 minutes to the manual cooking time.

    Can I eat brats that still have a little pink in them?

    Most brands of bratwurst that are sold in packages in the meat section are fully cooked. However, as long as you cook the brats to the minimum temperature of 160°F. they are safe to eat.

    How long can brats be stored in the refrigerator?

    The USDA states that brats will stay fresh in the refrigerator unopened, for up to 2 weeks. After the package has been opened, store for up to one week. For longer storage, you can freeze brats for 1 -2 months in an airtight container.

    Is sauerkraut keto?

    Yes! The sour, fermented cabbage is only 1.4 net carbs per 3.5 oz./100 grams. Although higher in sodium than other side dishes, it is high in Vitamins C & K.

    Cooking Tips

    • You do not have to poke hole in the bratwurst before cooking. They won't burst and poking holes causes them to lose some of the liquid which can cause dryness
    • According to Johnsonville , bratwurst should be cooked to the internal temperature of 160°F.

    If you love bratwurst, try my recipe for Mustard Relish with Grilled Brats. The relish will also taste so good with the instant pot brats!

    Instant pot brats, red onions, sauerkraut served on mashed cauliflower, mustard, red cabbage on white plate

    You'll want to try these Instant Pot recipes!

    Instant Pot Steak Fajitas

    Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli

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    Instant pot brats with red onion, sauerkraut and mashed cauliflower

    Instant Pot Brats

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    • Author: Deb
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Total Time: 25 minutes
    • Yield: 5 servings 1x
    • Category: Dinner
    • Method: Instant Pot
    • Cuisine: German
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    Description

    An easy week night dinner starts with these bratwurst sausages cooked in your Instant Pot.   They are seasoned and sautéed' and then simmered in a sweet and savory sauerkraut.  Serve them on mashed cauliflower for a delicious low carb meal.


    Ingredients

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    • 1 TB. butter
    • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
    • 1 package of (5) bratwurst links *
    • 2 tsps. bbq. seasoning of choice ( I used McCormick BBQ bourbon)
    • 1 (16 oz.) package of sauerkraut
    • ½ cup apple cider vinegar (or apple juice if not keeping lower carb)
    • ⅓ cup Swerve brown sugar substitute (or regular brown sugar)
    • 1 tsp. dry mustard
    • 1 tsp. celery seed or celery salt

     


    Instructions

    1. Turn Instant Pot to saute' setting. 
    2. Sprinkle  bbq seasoning on brats. 
    3. Into the Instant Pot, add the butter, red onion slices and bratwursts.
    4. Saute' for 5 minutes, until bratwurst are browned.  Do not pierce the brats with a fork or knife. Just turn them with tongs until all sides are browned.
    5. Combine sauerkraut (with liquid), vinegar, brown sugar substitute, celery seed and mustard.  Pour over the bratwurst and onions.
    6. Put lid on Instant Pot and turn nozzle to SEALING.
    7. Set it to the manual setting on High pressure cook for 10 minutes.
    8. When timer goes off, do a quick release to VENTING on the nozzle.  It should take about 3 minutes or so. **(There will be steam so take extra precautions when moving the nozzle.   Serve brats, sauerkraut and onions over mashed cauliflower.

    Notes

    *You can use a long wooden spoon wrapped in a kitchen towel to move the nozzle from sealing to venting.

    **Johnsonville , beer brats are fully cooked and ready for any menu. Brats should be cooked to 160°F. 

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