Diggingdogfarms Wisconsin Wannabe Brats

[DanMcG]

Martin, (diggingdogfarm) posted this recipe years ago and it's been on my to do list up till this past weekend. I made a 5 lb batch and wish I had made more. These are down right some of the best fresh sausages I've made, and I’ve made my share of sausage.

You can find the recipe on this thread, post #3
https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t...ille-style-brat-seasoning.122171/#post-813826

Check it out!!!

And a few pic's;
Here's five lbs stuffed into 28-30 sheep casings.

Linked up after a night in the refrig, I need to work on my linking, some are a little long.

And a quick quality control test after a day of resting it the refrig

Last night's dinner along with a smoked hot dog that I also tried this weekend.

I sure wish I didn't wait 7 years to try it. These will be on my go to list for sure.

Thanks for looking.

 

[one eyed jack]

Great looking Brats. If they taste as good as they look, You've got a winner.

Like!

 

[drdon]

We have Johnsville quite frequently.....I guess I better get to work! Thanks for bringing up the old post. My list is getting longer.
Don

 

[pc farmer]

Looks like a great recipe. I will have to try it. Are they lamb or sheep casings.?

 

[tropics]

Dan they look great I haven't made Brats in a while LIKES
Richie

 

[DanMcG]

I don't know PC, you're the dang farmer!!!

 

[daveomak]

Thanks Dan.... I'm gonna add Mace... I hear it adds a great zip to the flavor.. And I'm gonna try adding some fish sauce.. Probably do several 1# batches to test the flavors....
Dave...

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[drdon]

I'm gonna try adding some fish sauce..

Hmmmmm nice twist. I like where this is going.
Don

 

[zwiller]

LIKE Stop criticizing, those look perfect Dan!

I have been studying various brats recipes and one thing that I think many overlook is the use of white pepper. Very different than black and has quite a zip. Also, Marianski's recipe uses quite a lot (3%). Totally agree on adding some umami and plan to use accent/msg in mine. Gonna do a few 1lb tests myself and grill them as brat burgers. All this being said, I am aiming more toward german brats rather than WI style.

 

[pushok2018]

Dan, your Brats look fantastic! I like the recipe and agreed with Dave about adding some Mace to it.. Got to try it. On my list for this month...

 

[browneyesvictim]

Those look fantastic! Please tell me more about the smoked hot dog also? Did you make those?

 

[Polka]

using mace is a great idea! MAce and Nutmeg come from the same plant. mace is much better choice for sausage making. Not so "in your face" like nutmeg can be sometimes. IMHO!
Thanks for sharing
R

 

[chopsaw]

I need to work on my linking, some are a little long.

That's some of the best looking linked sausage I've seen . Nice work .
I like the ginger in the recipe . I think it really adds something to sausage .
That hot dog looks awesome as well .