You'll love these mouthwatering Smoked Brats. Juicy, savory, and delicious, these smoky sausages are sure to leave you wanting more.
Smoked Brats
Making these Smoked Brats are great for a weekend dinner or even to meal prep for the next few days. It's great to have extra brats on hand if you're wanting to cook a bunch of foods on the smoker for a BBQ like these Smoked Chicken Drumsticks and these Traeger Smoked Pork Chops.
I picked these brats up at my local meat market, and they did not dissappoint!
Cooking brats on a Traeger always come out perfect! They're so easy to make and hard to mess up!
These brats are even great as an appetizer! Slice them up and serve them with different dipping sauces like you would do with lil smokies.
Why you'll love this Smoked Brats
- Meal prep-these can be cooked and saved for later!
- Simple recipe - with only one ingredient to make this delicious recipe!
- Low-Carb recipe - with only 4g of carbs per serving it's perfect for someone following a low-carb or keto diet.
You'll love making brats on the smoker becaue the slow, smoky infusion enhances their natural flavors, resulting in juicy, tender sausages with a delectable smoky aroma.
Ingredients
- Brats - I used brats from my local meat market. They were a "Philly cheesesteak" blend, but you can use any variety.
Tips & Tricks
Ensure you keep an eye on the temperature when cooking these brats. A meat thermometer is essential! If you over cook them they won't be as juicy as they should.
Tools to make this smoker recipe
I'm absolutely in love with my Traeger pellet grill! If you're looking for my exact model, I have the Traeger Grills Pro Series 34 Electric Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker.
The Traeger grill, renowned for its versatility and superior wood-fired taste, elevates your cooking experience by infusing the pork chops with rich, smoky flavors that penetrate deep into the meat.
The combination of natural hardwood pellets, precise temperature control, and the unique smoky flavor profile of Traeger grills ensures that each bite is a sensory explosion.
How to make Smoked Brats
- Turn your Smoker to 225F, and heat for about 15 minutes or until the smoker reaches temperature.
- Grease the grates and add the brats.
- Insert thermometer and cook for 1 hour 45 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Remove when the brats reach an internal temperature of at least 160F.
Stovetop Directions
If you don't have a smoker, no worries! Heat a cast iron skillet to medium-high heat. Add a little bit of avocado oil. Cook the brasts for 5 minutes on each side until they reach an internal temperature of at least 160F.
Substitutions
If you don't have any brats, then you can always use something similar like Italian sausage or Polish sausage.
What to serve with Smoked Brats
Serve these Smoked Brats with Smoked Corn on the Cob, Smoked Pineapple, Blackstone Broccoli or Asparagus on the Blackstone Griddle.
If you want to add more carbs to this meal, you can always try this Instant Pot Basmati Rice or Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans.
How to store
Store leftover brats in the fridge in an airtight glass container for 3-5 days.
How to reheat
You can easily reheat your brats in the microwave. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
FAQs
Typically, brats should be smoked for about at least an hour on a Traeger grill, or until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
It's recommended to set your Traeger grill to a temperature of 225-250°F for smoking brats. This low and slow cooking method ensures a thorough smoke infusion while maintaining juicy tenderness.
No, pre-cooking brats before smoking is not necessary. However, some people prefer to parboil or simmer brats briefly before smoking to ensure they are fully cooked and to reduce the smoking time.
Absolutely! You can experiment with adding sliced onions, peppers, or even beer to the foil packet or drip pan to infuse additional flavors into the brats while they smoke. Just be sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
If you're looking for more easy smoker recipes, check out these Smoked Chicken Drumsticks, Smoked Pork Chops, Smoked Bacon-wrapped Pork Tenderloin, and these Smoked NY Strips.
MORE MEAT RECIPES
If you're on a carnivore diet or just want more meaty recipes, you'll love the following:
- Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage
- Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs
- Air Fryer Petite Sirloin Steaks
- Juicy Ribeye on the Blackstone Griddle
- Air Fryer New York Strip Steaks
Smoked Brats
Equipment
- Smoker
Ingredients
- 2 lbs brats about 6
Instructions
- Turn Smoker to 225F, and heat for about 15 minutes or until the smoker reaches temperature.
- Grease the grates and add the brats.
- Insert thermometer and cook for 1 hour 45 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Remove when the brats reach an internal temperature of at least 160F.
Nutrition
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