You can flip them halfway through the cooking time for even browning. Check for Doneness: To ensure the bratwurst are fully cooked, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature.

"The most accurate way to know if your brats are fully cooked is to use a digital meat thermometer," she explains. "Insert it into the end toward the center. The probe should register at least 165 ...

Add the bratwursts to the skillet, searing them on all sides. Pour the craft beer over the bratwursts and bring to a simmer.