Bratwurst

[PW01]

I noticed that my local Meijer has Bells Craft Beer Bratwurst. They have Oberon and Two Hearted varieties. I can’t imagine how either wouldn’t be great. Have any of you tasted these?

 

[Lubener]

Being a loyal Johnsonville person, I will have to check those which you mentioned at Meijer.

 

[joekingcorvette]

I make my own.

 

[John105]

Unfortunately bratwurst to me is Costco. Prior to that Johnsonville (for all we know they supply Costco). They don’t taste like ones made at a sausage store. Way more salty and different. But < $3/lb is better then +$10/lb

 

[skyactiv]

If making them inside, consider using a Lodge cast iron griddle.

 

[Cropduster172]

Aldi Nurembergers. Or Aldi regular. Both uncured.

 

[AutoMechanic]

Never tried those in particular as we don’t have a Meijer here but I like Johnsonville ones.

 

[Wrenchturner44]

I used to be a Johnsonville loyalist, until I tried this local made product. It is so much better and has way less fat than JV.

G&W Original Bratwurst - G&W Sausage

5 pound pkg G&W's premier bratwurst made with the secret family recipe brought from Germany. Our top selling item has been served at Grants Farm Biergarten for over 40 years. 5 pound package is approximately 18-20 brats Suggest bringing to boil and simmer 5 minutes before putting on grill.

www.gwsausage.com

 

[vavavroom]

All sausage products are great - anything other evaluation would be considered discrimination and cause outrage.

 

[tnt_motorsports]

If making them inside, consider using a Lodge cast iron griddle.

I smoke my brats on my Weber kettle using indirect heat. They are delicious.

I have tried a lot of different brands including making my own.

Just my $0.02

 

[atikovi]

Have you read the fat and calories on the package? I like sausage as much as the next guy but have switched to the chicken versions years ago. Less than half the calories.

 

[vavavroom]

Have you read the fat and calories on the package? I like sausage as much as the next guy but have switched to the chicken versions years ago. Less than half the calories.

If you want really lean sausages you may want to look into venison sausages. Venison is very lean (and a bit dry). When I make venison patties or meatballs I add a little pork for higher fat content. Depending on the type of venison sausage, such as venison salami, the dryness may not be an issue.

Swiss Colony Wild Game Meat Sticks made from venison, elk, and buffalo blended with beef and pork are very good.

 

[John105]

If you want really lean sausages you may want to look into venison sausages. Venison is very lean (and a bit dry). When I make venison patties or meatballs I add a little pork for higher fat content. Depending on the type of venison sausage, such as venison salami, the dryness may not be an issue.

I always felt fat is flavor. Also natural casings. Now if I were one of the lifeguards at the Y yesterday (they had their shirts off and acting like Arnold at Venice Beach in 1976 outposing one another), I'd eat all the fat my heart desired!

 

[atikovi]

If you want really lean sausages you may want to look into venison sausages. Venison is very lean (and a bit dry). When I make venison patties or meatballs I add a little pork for higher fat content. Depending on the type of venison sausage, such as venison salami, the dryness may not be an issue.

Not necessarily lean, but 270 calories for one of the brats is more than I care for. What animal is venison and who makes it? Is that like ostrich meat? I don't think I've seen that in the supermarket.

 

[John105]

Just thought of another thing, would it be even possible, for a product that's sold fully cooked, to be as good as a product that is raw and needs to be cooked.

 

[vavavroom]

Not necessarily lean, but 270 calories for one of the brats is more than I care for. What animal is venison and who makes it? Is that like ostrich meat? I don't think I've seen that in the supermarket.

Venison is deer. I don't feel like eating ostrich. Their eggs are good but $75 each!

 

[atikovi]

Just thought of another thing, would it be even possible, for a product that's sold fully cooked, to be as good as a product that is raw and needs to be cooked.

A minute in the microwave and done. Others can cook better than I can so if it's already cooked, even better.

 

[MrGraybeard]

In Wisconsin every little butcher shop makes and sells their own brats. The locals always beat the big guys like Johnsonville. One place, the Sausage Haus in Oconomowoc, has a killer Hungarian brat.

 

[John105]

A minute in the microwave and done. Others can cook better than I can so if it's already cooked, even better.

I had heard from wife’s niece truck stops all sell fresh brats and cheese curds. I’ve only been there 1x…Kenosha!

 

[John105]

Venison is deer. I don't feel like eating ostrich. Their eggs are good but $75 each!

Yeah but can't they feed a family of 6 for a month??!