Bratwurst is a special variation of sausage that contains finely chopped veal, beef or pork. One of the most popular ways of cooking and preparing the sausage is by grilling. Aside from barbecuing, the food can also be cooked in beer or broth. In order to understand how to cook bratwurst, let us have a closer look at some of the famous recipes that use the sausage as a main ingredient. Beer and Bratwurst In this luscious and mouthwatering dish, you need two cans of beer, four bratwursts, four tablespoons butter and a small bay leaf. Aside from these, you will use a tablespoon of minced onions and two tablespoons flour. To cook the dish, the first thing that you should do is to prick the sausages. Place skillet on medium fire and pour two cups of water on the skillet. Wait for the water to boil and add the sausages. Cover the skillet for five minutes. Drain the water and add two tablespoons of butter. Pour the beer over the sausages and cover the skillet. Lower the heat and cook for 25 minutes to half hour. Remove the cover and set aside.