Wrap each of the 6 smoked beef bratwursts with a single piece of the 6 strips bacon. Do your best to cover the entire brat (if necessary, you can trim the bacon to fit)
Place all the wrapped brats into a large, cold skillet making sure they are seam side down (this helps the bacon to stick better to the brat.)
Begin to heat the skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the brats (uncovered) for 15-20 minutes until golden brown on all sides and the bacon is fully cooked. Place the brats on a plate and set aside.
Reserve 2 Tablespoons of the bacon fat in the pan and discard the rest.
Next, add in 4 small sweet onions, 2 Tablespoons salted butter, 2 Tablespoons light brown sugar, packed, 1/2 cup beer, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder to the skillet. Stir to combine.
Cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is cooked out and the onions are super soft and browned (about 10-15 minutes.)
Add the bacon wrapped brats back to the skillet and roll them around in the onions.
Then serve! They can be served with or without buns.
Notes
Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.