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A sausage in a bun topped with mustard and sauerkraut.

Smoked Bratwurst

A woman's face.Angie Zoobkoff
Discover how easy it is to make your own smoked brats with this simple method. They're perfect for camping, backyard BBQs, and more.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 5 sausages
Calories 473 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 5 raw bratwurst sausages (about 18 oz | 500 g)
  • 5 sausage buns
  • Sauerkraut for serving (optional)
  • Mustard for serving (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Prepare a smoker or grill with smoke box to cook at 250°F (120°C). Get a steady stream of smoke going before cooking the sausages.
  • Once you have a steady stream of smoke, place the bratwurst on the smoker or grill and cook, flipping and rotating once, and replenishing the wood as needed, until the sausages reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C), about 90 minutes.
  • Remove the sausages from the smoker and tuck into buns. Top with sauerkraut and mustard, if desired.

Notes

  • Don't poke too often--Wait for at least 1 hour and 15 minutes before checking the internal temperature of your brats and avoid poking them frequently. Poking them multiple times will cause the juice inside to run out, leaving you with dry sausages.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 portionCalories: 473kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 18gFat: 27gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 1099mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4g
Keyword backyard bbq, homemade smokies, smoked brats, smoking recipes
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