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February 16, 2021

Instant Pot Wisconsin Special

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Instant Pot Wisconsin Special—a one pot meal of bratwursts, red potatoes, carrots, onions and mushrooms with a delicious sauce.

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Note: the SLOW COOKER instructions are listed in the recipe below

Instant Pot Wisconsin Special

After the Packers, beer and cheese the thing that Wisconsin is most known for is bratwurst or brats, as the locals call them. Brat consumption spans generations in Wisconsin. It goes back at least to the 1800’s when sausage-loving German immigrants started setting up shop along the banks of Lake Michigan. And now years later, during the Memorial Day weekend, the city of Madison, Wisconsin, hosts the Brat Fest, which is billed as the “world’s largest bratwurst festival”.

“You can’t classify the Wisconsin brat like you would a Chicago-style hot dog or Buffalo-style wing, foods with a specific order of assemblage. For Wisconsinites, there’s no one true way to cook a brat.”

Nick Leggin

So this one pot meal of brats and vegetables is named Instant Pot Wisconsin Special to give a nod to that wonderful state of Wisconsin and its delicious sausages. You’re going to absolutely love this dinner! I just know it. We couldn’t get enough. The sauce that goes over the top is a savory delight. With only 8 ingredients and a 5 minute pressure cooking time this dinner comes together quickly.

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Instant Pot Wisconsin Special


★★★★★

4.8 from 13 reviews

  • Author: 365 Days of Slow and Pressure Cooking
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
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Description

A one pot meal of bratwursts, red potatoes, carrots, onions and mushrooms with a delicious sauce. 


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound bratwurst
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 pound red potatoes, cut into cubes
  • 12 oz baby carrots
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 8 oz sliced mushrooms
  • 1 packet onion soup mix
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

Instant Pot Instructions: 

  1. Turn Instant Pot to sauté setting. While it’s warming up, cut each bratwurst into thirds. When display says HOT add in the bratwursts and let brown for a couple of minutes on each side. 
  2. Pour in the water and scrape bottom of pot so that nothing is sticking. Turn off Instant Pot. 
  3. Add in potatoes, carrots, onions, mushrooms, onion soup mix and pepper. Toss well. 
  4. Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set the manual/pressure cook button to 5 minutes. When time is up move valve to venting. 
  5. Toss in the Worcestershire sauce. 
  6. Scoop onto plates and serve. 

Slow Cooker Instructions: 

  1. Heat a pan over medium high heat. Cut each bratwurst into thirds. Add in the bratwursts and let brown for a couple of minutes on each side. Add into the slow cooker. 
  2. Add water, potatoes, carrots, onions, mushrooms, onion soup mix and pepper into slow cooker. Toss well. 
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until veggies are tender. 
  4. Toss in the Worcestershire sauce. 
  5. Scoop onto plates and serve. 

Notes

I used my 6 quart Instant Pot Duo 60 7 in 1*.

  • Method: Instant Pot or Slow Cooker

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52 Comments Filed Under: All Recipes, Gluten Free, Sausage, Instant Pot, Potatoes, Slow Cooker Tagged With: states, 10 ingredients or less, one pot meal

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  1. Shelly D Scott says

    October 12, 2022 at 6:34 pm

    It was good but I did forget the Worcestershire on the 1t plate but added before 2nd helping. I am still a newbie to the instance pot. Was it to cook on High, Medium or Low for 5 minutes? I think my potatoes were over cooked they were really soft

    Thanks
    Shelly

    ★★★★

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    • Karen says

      October 13, 2022 at 7:33 pm

      I looked on high. You may decrease cooking time next time around so potatoes done get too done

      Reply
  2. Judy says

    May 2, 2022 at 6:17 pm

    I put it in when I added the onion soup. Comes out wonderful everytime! Also, I use polska kielbasa cuz it’s my hubby’s fav.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. Cam says

    January 9, 2022 at 8:01 pm

    I used smoked chicken sausage instead of brauts to be a little healthier. With my short attention span, I didn’t notice that you add the Worcester sauce later, I dumped it all in. Totally amazing and so quick! Because of this, shipwreck casserole, chicken enchilada soup and killer white chicken chili, I am now invited to all the parties… if I bring food! Haha. Thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      January 10, 2022 at 7:40 pm

      You’re the most popular kid on the block!

      Reply
  4. Rick says

    December 16, 2021 at 4:00 pm

    Absolutely delicious!!!
    I was concerned about cook time not being enough and not enough liquid but wrong on both – everything was done perfectly and liquid was just right !!!
    The only thing I did different was use mild Italian sausage ( store had no brats) and as per previous post I used chicken broth instead of just water.
    I will make this again and again! Thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      December 17, 2021 at 9:32 pm

      Thanks so much for the nice 5 star review!

      Reply
  5. Crystal says

    June 25, 2021 at 10:27 am

    This is absolutely wonderful ! I was a little nervous about the cook time, but it was perfect, hubby has already requested a repeat. Thanks for sharing 🙂

    ★★★★★

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    • Karen says

      June 25, 2021 at 1:14 pm

      Nice! I love hearing this. And thanks for the 5 stars.

      Reply
  6. Larry P. says

    April 10, 2021 at 9:22 pm

    Excellent, easy recipe, but do you think I could substitute a cup of beer for the water, in keeping with the spirit of Milwaukee?

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    • Karen says

      April 12, 2021 at 12:28 pm

      Sure!

      Reply
    • Jennifer says

      April 7, 2022 at 12:33 pm

      Made this for the first time. I made a few substitutions to it as well..
      I used beer instead of water.
      In place of worechestire sauce I used… 2 teaspoon. Soy sauce mixed with 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar and a dash of crush red pepper flakes.
      I made my onion soup mix from scratch using the link someone shared. But reduced the beef bouillon to 3 tablespoon ( 7 seemed like alot to me)
      I added a fresh clove of diced garlic.
      And slow cooked it because I had the time.
      It turned out amazing. Enjoyed it with a big slice of hearty bread.
      This Wisconsinite likes bread to soak up all the goodness.

      Reply
      • Karen says

        April 12, 2022 at 2:23 pm

        sounds amazing!!

        Reply
  7. Cathy Williams says

    March 23, 2021 at 6:22 pm

    Made this for supper tonight. Used Johnsonville’s limited edition Irish O’Garlic sausage and had bought a bag of mixed colors baby potatoes and it was delish! What do you think to adding fresh green beans to the veggie mix?

    ★★★★★

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    • Karen says

      March 24, 2021 at 11:21 am

      Yes I bet that would be wonderful! May get a little soft.

      Reply
  8. Michelle says

    March 17, 2021 at 11:44 am

    Could I use chunks of sweet potatoes instead of reds and would the cooking time be different?
    Thank you!

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    • Karen says

      March 17, 2021 at 3:10 pm

      Yes you could do that. They seem to cook quicker than potatoes. I would place the sweet potato chunks on the top and keep the same cooking time.

      Reply
  9. Carmen says

    March 5, 2021 at 8:43 pm

    We really enjoyed this, super easy and really yummy! Used Ukrainian sausage as that’s what I had and baby potatoes. Added some different seasonings as didn’t have onion soup mix but looked up generally what was so had those in their as well.Thank-you, we will definitely be making this again! I find all your recipes are very good on their own but we can always add our own flair to them and they turn out and ate very tasty! ❤️

    ★★★★

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    • Karen says

      March 8, 2021 at 1:38 pm

      I don’t know what Ukrainian sausage is but I will have to check it out! Glad your version was enjoyed Carmen!

      Reply
  10. Mike says

    February 24, 2021 at 10:07 am

    I cant believe something this simple is so addictive. Had brats leftover in the freezer from last Fall.
    Made it last night with a couple of my own mods- 3cloves garlic, some frozen sweet corn, and some sweet potatoes for my wife. Also, just a couple ounces of beer as being a resident of Wisconsin- it’s a must.
    Great stuff- having leftovers for lunch

    ★★★★★

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    • Karen says

      February 25, 2021 at 3:27 pm

      Ahhh, thanks Mike! Your version sounds wonderful.

      Reply
    • Stacey says

      March 4, 2021 at 8:04 am

      Agreed! Wisconsinites insist, beer is a must. 😉

      ★★★★★

      Reply
  11. Debbie Dorr Smith says

    February 23, 2021 at 8:39 pm

    All of a sudden I’m having issues with dried onion soup mix. Can you recommend something to use in place of it? BTW, I have your new cookbook and am loving it!!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 25, 2021 at 3:36 pm

      Could you make your own from scratch? Would that help? https://www.spendwithpennies.com/homemade-onion-soup-mix/

      Reply
      • Debbie Dorr Smith says

        February 26, 2021 at 6:34 am

        Karen, you truly are an awesome person! Thank you for the link to the home made onion soup recipe. I saw it awhile back but forgot where I saw it. I will give it a try to see if that makes things better. Home made things usually do! Thanks again and, I LOVE your new cookbook!

        Reply
  12. Robert says

    February 22, 2021 at 10:03 am

    Do you think subbing chicken broth would be ok in this recipe?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 22, 2021 at 1:46 pm

      Sure!

      Reply
  13. Liz P says

    February 21, 2021 at 3:56 pm

    Love it!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 22, 2021 at 1:51 pm

      Glad you enjoyed this recipe!

      Reply
  14. Katt says

    February 21, 2021 at 1:35 pm

    I made this today and we LOVED it! So easy to prepare and oh so yummy! This will go on my Sunday meal rotation! Thank you for a great simple recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 22, 2021 at 1:52 pm

      Yay! So happy it made the Sunday rotation 🙌

      Reply
  15. Joani Lesser says

    February 18, 2021 at 11:50 am

    Another question…I have printed out many, many of your recipes, and then I scan them onto my computer. My problem is that they are hard to search for unless I remember the exact name of a recipe. I didn’t order your book because you said that the recipes were all ones you had posted. Now, I’m rethinking that, because the book would be easier to use and my pile of your recipes (that for some reason I don’t throw away!) is taking up a lot of room! Do you have an idea of what date range the recipes in the book covers? That way, I could pitch the older ones.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 18, 2021 at 11:57 am

      Hi Joani,
      The recipes in the book are from April 2017 until August 2020. And if you need help finding recipes and filtering them this is a good help: https://youtu.be/_e8Ra9jAawk

      Reply
  16. Gil says

    February 17, 2021 at 6:06 pm

    can this recipe be frozen or how long will it keep in the refrigerator?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 18, 2021 at 7:50 am

      I bet it would freeze okay. The only worry I have is the potatoes. I bet it will stay good in fridge for up to 6-7 days.

      Reply
  17. Beth says

    February 17, 2021 at 12:50 pm

    Good stuff, easy prep. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is your similar one with smoked beef sausage and balsamic vinegar blew my socks off. That one was 6 stars out of 5, which would mean this one would be 5. The only minor difference was using chicken bratwurst. I wonder if the smoked beef sausage – which I’d never heard of before the OTHER recipe – would work well in this recipe too.

    And thank you so much for providing super recipes that don’t rely on cheese/cream cheese/creamed soups.

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 17, 2021 at 1:58 pm

      yes I think the beef smoked sausage would be amazing in this.

      Reply
  18. Patti says

    February 16, 2021 at 8:45 pm

    Can you use fully cooked brats?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 17, 2021 at 12:41 pm

      Sure!

      Reply
  19. Lee Ann Robinson says

    February 16, 2021 at 8:33 pm

    Can you substitute anything in place of the mushrooms? My family will not eat them. Thanks for all your easy and delicious recipe ideas. I love your new cookbook and use it often.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 17, 2021 at 12:41 pm

      You could just leave them out. Or maybe cauliflower florets would be a good sub

      Reply
  20. Suzanne says

    February 16, 2021 at 4:46 pm

    Do you have to pre-boil the brats first?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 17, 2021 at 12:42 pm

      Nope!

      Reply
  21. Jodi DeBaker says

    February 16, 2021 at 2:48 pm

    I live in Wisconsin and eat plenty of brats, never seen them in a soup style before … I must try

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 17, 2021 at 12:47 pm

      Hope you like it as much as we did Jodi!

      Reply
  22. Joani Lesser says

    February 16, 2021 at 12:55 pm

    Thank you for the quick reply. We love your sausage, green beans and potatoes and this sounds just as good!

    Joani Lesser

    Reply
  23. Bridget Swahlen says

    February 16, 2021 at 12:46 pm

    Hi, I’m just wondering why you leave the Worcestershire sauce until the end, after cooking?

    This looks amazing, I’m eager to try it.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 17, 2021 at 12:50 pm

      Well the actual truth is when I was making this the first time it just needed a little something so I added in W sauce after it had pressure cooked. I’m sure it would be fine to add in initially.

      Reply
      • Judy says

        May 2, 2022 at 6:15 pm

        I put it in when I added the onion soup. Comes out wonderful everytime!

        ★★★★★

        Reply
        • Karen says

          May 3, 2022 at 10:46 am

          Sounds perfect!

          Reply
  24. Joani Lesser says

    February 16, 2021 at 12:35 pm

    Can I substitute smoked turkey sausage (or kielbasa) for the brats?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 16, 2021 at 12:38 pm

      yes you can totally do that!

      Reply

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