All Pork German Bratwurst

[chopsaw]

Started with a boneless butt .
2 1/2 pounds of all pork grind .
18 grams kosher salt .
3.0 grams white pepper
1.5 grams each ,
Nutmeg
Caraway seed
Marloram
Ginger ( I had to sub allspice )
1 whole egg
Liquid as needed . I didn't add any . Normally I would add milk or
heavy cream for these .

I got it all mixed and into the fridge for a couple days .
Covered at 36 degrees .

I keep my casings wet , then get out what I need and get them flushed .
Nice and soft . Always ready to go that way .

I did 5 pounds total . Half as listed ,

Half with cheddar cheese .

Get the Performer fired up . B&B orange bag .

2006 Performer Deluxe , still going strong .

My Dad cooked all his Brats indirect , hot and fast with
apple wood . Great way to cook 'em . The apple really adds to it .

Doesn't take long . IT was 175 .


Could have pulled just a bit sooner , but no split or loss .
Bite was perfect .


Kept it simple with some steamer corn and chips .
Pretzel buns and homemade kraut . Had some honey mustard that went well
with the buns . That homemade kraut with caraway seed is perfect .


These were good , but on the mild side for me . Kids gave a thumbs up
and went back for seconds on the sausage . I think I was missing the ginger ,
but all I had was fresh and it was at date . I wasn't going to take a chance of spoiling the whole batch .
So I subbed allspice , which works too .
Thanks for looking .

 

[halleoneagain]

Mmmm, I can almost taste them clear across the country! It's a good thing I am clear across the country, or you'd see me on your doorstep around dinner time a couple times a week.

 

[Brokenhandle]

Looks good Rich! Almost as if you've made a brat or two!

Ryan

 

[smokerjim]

Looks excellant Rich

 

[Winterrider]

Looks great, Rich, nice work !

 

[912smoker]

Nice write up Rich and those great !!

Keith

 

[chopsaw]

, I can almost taste them clear across the country! It's a good thing I am clear across the country, or you'd see me on your doorstep around dinner time a couple times a week.

Roll out the Red carpet ! You'd be welcome anytime Lynn .
Thanks for the comment .

 

[gmc2003]

Looks real good Rich

Chris

 

[chopsaw]

Looks good Rich! Almost as if you've made a brat or two!

Yup . Almost getting to easy .

Looks excellant Rich

Thanks Jim . Something about that apple wood smoke on a Brat .

 

[mr_whipple]

Nice! I'd kill the whole batch myself... well I'd try anyway.

 

[nlife]

Wife and I had a couple the other day. Realized that it's just about time for me to replenish the stock of brats.

 

[kelbro]

They look great. What kind of casings are those?

 

[chopsaw]

Looks great, Rich, nice work !

Thank you sir .

Nice write up Rich and those great !!

Thanks Keith .

 

[chopsaw]

Looks real good Rich

Thanks Chris . Here ya go ,

Nice! I'd kill the whole batch myself... well I'd try anyway.

Kids had one and split one . I was on the fence for a second , but chose to stay with one .
That way I don't have to sleep standing up .

Wife and I had a couple the other day.

Time to restock . Just saw butts dropped to $1.49 around here .

They look great. What kind of casings are those?

Thanks . Those are 30-32 mm hog casings from Syracuse casing .
They were pre tubed , but I strip them off so I can get the in the bucket and store wet .
Had an issue with some of them . I talked to Pete at Syracuse about it . He offered to replace them no question . Most of them are good , but some are not usable for some reason .

 

[sawhorseray]

FINE LOOKING LINKS AND A GREAT WRITE-UP RICH, NICE WORK! HONEY MUSTARD IS A FAVORITE AROUND HERE, SEEMS TO GO WELL WITH ALL THINGS HAM AND SAUSAGE. RAY

 

[chopsaw]

FINE LOOKING LINKS AND A GREAT WRITE-UP

Thanks Ray . I make so much Italian and breakfast , figured I'd do some Bratwurst .

HONEY MUSTARD IS A FAVORITE AROUND HERE, SEEMS TO GO WELL WITH ALL THINGS HAM AND SAUSAGE. RAY

This is something my Daughter bought when we were in Wisconsin .
Looks like it has garlic in it too . Best of both worlds .

 

[boykjo]

I see you didn't add any salt. Might be what was missing. I'll might give this recipe a go next week at the NC gathering. Looking to try something new for everyone to snack on during the weekend. Nice Work Chop........

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

Nice looking links Rich… we love a good brat around here and those sound mighty tasty! That plated shot would disappear quick if it was put in front of this ol redneck! Again, nicely done bud!

 

[chopsaw]

I see you didn't add any salt

Nice catch .
18 grams . I forgot to list it . I base most of my stuff on 2 1/2 pounds of pork butt grind and 18 grams of salt . I normally don't weigh everything like I did this time . I usually do a dump and run , and only weigh the salt . I think for my taste it was a bit light .
Seems the brats get better the longer they sit .
I like the ginger along with the white pepper and the caraway . Makes a good sausage .
That's for the comment .

 

[chopsaw]

Nice looking links

Thanks Justin . Those pretzel buns are really good .

Looking to try something new for everyone to snack on during the weekend.

I did something the other day . I TBLS per pound of Old Bay seasoning . That was it . No cure , no extra salt . I may have upped that amount some . It was great just grilled and cut into chunks .
I was surprised .