On Wisconsin Beer Brats

2 (19.8 ounce) packages fresh bratwurst links

½ cup butter

3 (12 ounce) cans light beer

4 onions, chopped

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon garlic powder

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 cup sauerkraut, drained

10 (6 inch) bratwurst buns

In a slow cooker, combine the bratwurst links, butter, beer, onions, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, garlic and brown sugar. Cover and set to High. Cook for 4 hours, stirring once per hour. Add sauerkraut and continue cooking for another hour.

Serve bratwurst on buns with onions and top with your favorite condiments.