Blackstone Brats and Peppers and Onions

Give this Blackstone Brats with Peppers and Onions a try! This is a and easy dinner idea for any night of the week. Sauteed peppers and onions will transform this brats recipe into a whole new world. Give this brats on Blackstone griddle recipe a try.

We got a Blackstone Griddle for our birthday, and let us just say we are in love. We are having a blast trying out new flat top grill recipes for our family. If you are looking for easy recipes. This sausage and peppers was a hit, and we will for sure make this again. Or try our patty melt made on the Blackstone Griddle as well.

This brats recipe is also a great easy camping meal as well. Even if you have a pellet grill, propane, or other type of grill you can cook this brautwurst recipe on other devices. Pair these brats with our smash potatoes! Try our air fryer bratwurst if you don’t want to fire up the Blackstone!

Why This Recipe Is So Popular

Simple Prep – we chopped veggies and sliced the brats in under 10 minutes. It was little prep, and let us just say, it was so.

Flat Top Griddle – we love the flat top griddle our Blackstone has. A clean smooth cooktop that the more you cook on your griddle the more flavor your food has.

Italian Sausage Recipe – we used bratwurst to make this recipe, but you are more than welcome to swap with Italian sausage or even a hot sausage.

An Easy weeknight plate Idea – No matter if you are looking for a meal for your family or hosting a party or gathering with guests, this recipe is easy. Plus it is affordable as it uses simple ingredients.

Want another bratwurst recipe to try? Check out our Bratwurst in Beer on the Grill recipe for a tasty dinner idea as well.

Ingredients Needed

Bratwurst – we used beer Bratwurst, but any flavor or brand of brats work. Or swap with Italian sausage if you would prefer that.

Onions – we used a sweet yellow onion. We would recommend to use a yellow or white onion for this recipe.

Peppers – Red, orange, and a green bell pepper are what we reached for. Any colors work, and we love the variety all the peppers add.

Salt and Pepper – Season with salt and pepper on the veggies. It is simple but all you want is to enhance the natural flavors of the veggies.

Hoagie Rolls – Any style of hoagie roll or even a hot dog but works. Or you can opt to serve without a bun for a lower carb option.

Oil – You will use whatever oil you prefer using on your Blackstone flat top grill. We used Canola oil, but feel free to reach for what you prefer. Do not use olive oil as it smokes quite a bit.

How to Make

Step 1: First you will want to wash your peppers, slice into long strips, and slice up your onion as well. Then for the bratwurst you will want to butterfly cut your brats. To do this, slice down the center, just not cutting all the way through.

Step 2: Now you will want to turn your grill on, on high. Then clean your grill, and then add a bit of oil down. Place your bratwurst with the sliced side facing down on your griddle.

Step 3: On the other side of your grill squirt on a bit more oil, and toss on your peppers and onions. Squirt a little water, and season with salt and pepper.

Step 4: Now you will cook your brats until nice and golden in color, then flip to the other side. We cooked our brats for around 5-7 minutes on each side.

Step 5: For the peppers and onions you will just move them around to prevent the mix form burning. We cooked until softened, and some had some charring on it.

Step 6: When the brats and pepper mixture are close to done, move over the pepper mixture. Butter or squirt on more oil and then lay your hoagie rolls onto the grill to toast the buns a bit.

Step 7: Once all the items are done, place your hoagie on a plate. Top with a butterfly cut cooked brat, and peppers and onions. Then serve up the mixture!

Expert Tips and Variations

• Butterfly cutting brats helps to speed up the cook time, and works great for tossing in a bun.
• Add in some mushrooms for added flavor to your veggies.
• Sprinkle or top with mozzarella, pepper jack or other cheese if you want a cheesy loaded brat.
• Season your veggies as you would like. Garlic salt creole seasoning etc. would all be tasty.
• Carmelize your onions if you would like, this will just take longer to do, but the flavor will be.

Practical notes

What is a Blackstone?

A Blackstone is a flat top griddle grill. It is a large flat surface grill that is heated with propane. You will find that the Blackstone Griddle Grill is popular right now.

How long do you cook brats?

Cooking brats on a Blackstone Griddle we cooked for around 5-8 minutes per side on the higher heat. We like ours golden brown. You want to make sure the internal temperature is 160 degrees F. to ensure the meat is fully cooked.

What kinda meat is brats?

Johnsonville Bratwurst are what we used, and it is a pork based mixture. Depending on where you live and the brand of brats you buy will vary. You will find some bratwurst are made from veal and other meats.

Does bratwurst taste like Italian sausage?

Italian sausage and brats do taste different but can be similar. If you buy a traditional brat it will resemble the flavor of an Italian sausage. If you buy a flavored brat like beer brats, cheddar, etc., they are going to taste different. Italian sausage has a stronger Italian seasoning flavor in our opinion than a brat.

Ingredients

Makes 5 servings

• 1 Package of Bratwurst, I used Beer Brats, Johnsonville)
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 1 orange bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 1 yellow onion, sliced into strips
• 5 hoagie rolls
• 2-3 tablespoons oil
• Salt and Pepper

Equipment

• Flat Top Griddle Accessories Set for Blackstone
• Blackstone Adventure Ready 2-Burner 28″ Outdoor Griddle

Method

1. Start by washing and slicing up your peppers and onions. We did long strips for the peppers and onions, like you would for a fajita mixture.
2. Then you will take your bratwurst and slice lengthwise without cutting all the way through. That way you can open up the brat to make it into a butterfly cut.
3. Turn your Blackstone Grill on high, and then add on some oil. Place your brats cut side down on your grill.
4. Then add more oil on the other side of your flat top grill and then pour on your peppers and onions.
5. Add a squirt of water, and season with salt and pepper.
6. You will cook your brats for around 5 minutes, and then flip them over once they are golden in color. Cook on the other side until the brats are fully cooked. You want the internal temperature to read 160 degrees.
7. Saute the veggies until softened and a little charred in spots.
8. When the brats are close to done, you will add a little oil to an open area on the grill and place your sliced hoagie rolls. Toast them so they are golden brown on one side.
9. To assemble place a brat on a bun, and then add your onion and peppers on. Serve and enjoy this brats with peppers and onions with your favorite sides!

Kitchen notes

Italian Sausage

– Instead of brats you can use Italian sausage. It will change the flavor a but still be delicious. Hot or Mild – You can pick whatever flavor of brat or sausage you want. We did beer brats which are mild but you could do hot brats if you want. Veggies – You could add in mushrooms to the mix if you want added flavor.