Grilling Bratwurst
and some tips for a Bratwurst BBQ

Hey there, I I am Stephen Block, and I love to be grilling bratwurst outside
and enjoy a nice sunny day!

Here is just a few pointers on grilling brats, and some good toppings, condiments
and side dishes.

Make sure your grill is clean.

If you don't have a grill brush you can use a wadded up piece of foil.
Heat up the grill and grab it with tongs and brush back and forth.

I find that these foil pans are perfect for holding your brats and sausages
kraut and grilled onions. They are available at most grocery stores.

Cooking Bratwurst on the BBQ also ..Cooking Brats in Beer There is 2 ways to do this, if you are using raw bratwurst.

Go here for some tips on grilling bratwurst. I like the two step process that you first cook them in beer, and then grill them. They pick up a lot more flavor.

Which rolls to choose for bratwurst

In Germany the Brotchen is very popular. Brotchen are small rolls that are crispy crust and soft on the inside.
In the states hoagie buns or long rolls that are used to make submarine sandwiches are popular. I think they can be a bit flavorless and the texture too soft. Here are some other ideas.

It is fun and would be a great treat to make your own brotchen

Go here to make Brotchen with step by step recipes

Another alternative is to buy some french bread or rolls
and crisp them up in the oven for a few minutes.
Cut a 4 inch section or so from the Baguette for the brat. It doesn't have to be
the full length. Some folks don't like that much bread.

Cut the bread 3 / 4 the way, leaving a hinge and you can stuff in
the brat like a hot dog bun.

Condiments:
Mustard of course is the first thing that comes to mind.
a stone ground mustard is popular and so is dijon
or honey mustard.

Popular brands are:
Inglehoffer
Plochmans
Beaver
Guldens

Shop for Mustards

Sauerkraut is the next one that is popular
You can customize your sauerkraut if you don't like it so sour.

Go here for some Bratwurst Sauerkraut ideas.

Try making a Sauerkraut Relish

Last but not least why not have some Grilled Onions.

I like to grill the onions and finish them with beer.
Cooking Bratwurst with beer and onions

Alernative way to cook bratwurst

Cooking Bratwurst
The basics of cooking bratwurst
both on the stovetop and the BBQ

Bratwurst Recipes

Mustards and Condiments

Side Dishes for Bratwurst

Grilling Accessories

Bratwurst Sauerkraut
Customize sauerkraut to your taste

History of Bratwurst
How did it get started? what does Bratwurst mean?

Making your own Bratwurst

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