On Wisconsin Beer Brats

Ingredients

• 2 (19.8 ounce) packages fresh bratwurst links
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3 (12 ounce) cans light beer
• 4 onions, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 cup sauerkraut, drained (optional)
• 10 (6 inch) bratwurst buns

Directions

In a slow cooker, combine the bratwurst links, butter, beer, onions, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, garlic and brown sugar. Cover and set to High. Cook for 4 hours, stirring once per hour. Add sauerkraut and continue cooking for another hour.

Serve bratwurst on buns with onions and top with your favorite condiments.