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3 cooked bratwurst on the oven
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How to Cook Bratwurst in the Oven

Everything you need to know about how to cook bratwurst in the oven. It's every bit as good as grilling and is ready in under 20 minutes.
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time17 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 5
Calories: 220kcal
Author: Julie Clark

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 5 uncooked bratwurst
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425º Fahrenheit. Cover a rimmed baking sheet (with at least 1” edges) with aluminum foil.
  • Place the bratwurst on the prepared pan with at least 1” space between.
    5 uncooked bratwurst
  • Bake for 8 minutes, then flip the brats and bake 6 more minutes. Do not pierce the brats.
  • Set the oven to high broil, keeping the pan on the center rack. Broil for 3 minutes, watching closely, until browned. The brats are done at 160ºF internal temperature. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
    salt, black pepper
  • Serve on toasted buns with sauerkraut and your other favorite toppings.

Notes

  • Timing: Standard raw brats take 17 minutes total (14 baking + 3 broiling). Thicker brats or a full pan may need 2 to 4 extra minutes before broiling.
  • With vegetables: If you add peppers and onions to the pan, plan on 20 to 25 minutes total before broiling.
  • Doneness: According to the USDA, raw pork and beef brats are fully cooked at 160ºF. Chicken brats need 165ºF. Insert a thermometer into the center of the thickest brat.
  • Precooked brats: Bake at 425ºF for 8 to 10 minutes until heated to 165ºF, then broil 2 minutes for color.
  • Storage Instructions: Store any leftover brats in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Leftovers will keep for up to 3-4 days.
  • Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
The calories shown are based on the recipe making 5 bratwurst, with 1 serving being 1 brat. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 558mg | Potassium: 230mg | Vitamin A: 4IU | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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