How to Cook Bratwurst | Grill Bratwurst | Hermann Wurst Haus (2024)

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How to Cook Bratwurst | Grill Bratwurst | Hermann Wurst Haus? ›

You will know the brat is done when it's warm to the touch. Cooking a bratwurst requires thorough cooking at higher temperatures; cook to an internal temperature of 152°F which means 290°F while cooking the brat. After the brat is cooked, maintain a temp not higher than 190°F to keep warm.

Dry bratwurst off with a paper towel and place sausages in the heated pan. Add a bit of water to the pan, and place a lid on your pan to cover and steam the bratwurst. Once cooked through on the inside (160F), drain the water while keeping the brats in the pan.

These sausages are meant to be fried and should never be boiled. Boiling the uncooked bratwurst will boil out the spices and destroy the flavor. Oven cooking (as with pellet "barbecues" which are actually ovens) is acceptable but yields a dryer sausage. Start with a cool grill and use medium-low flame.

Grill at 400-450°F (204-232°C) for 5-10 minutes per side. Serve them with your favorite mustard or dip in GMG Cattle Drive BBQ Sauce. Make sure to cook to when to proper internal temperature of 155° to ensure a fully cooked product. Use your handy GMG Meat probe to make sure you're bratwurst is finished and delicious.

Sindelar said parboiling speeds up the unfolding process and can result in a mushy meat texture, the development of rubbery casings and separate the casing from the sausage. So, there you have it. It's settled science.

Prodding the casing causes all the delicious fats and juices in the meat to seep out as it cooks, wasting all that flavor.

A digital meat thermometer is the only way to guarantee your brats reach a safe internal temperature of 160°F degrees. (The temperature continues to rise by a few degrees after cooking, so it's fine to pull the brats from the heat at 155°F). This rule applies to both fresh and pre-cooked brats.

Your brats should be grilled slowly over medium-low heat (between 300 and 350°F) for the best results. It should take about 20 minutes to hit your desired internal temperature of 160°F. That should take about 20 minutes depending on the thickness of the brats. Remember to turn them often so each side gets caramelized.

Grill the bratwursts over direct medium heat, with the lid closed, until lightly charred on all sides, about 15 minutes, turning occasionally.

Notably, bratwurst often features a coarser grind and a specific blend of spices, setting it apart from other sausages like hot dogs or Italian sausages. In addition, its flavor profile, with hints of garlic, nutmeg, and other spices, gives bratwurst its signature taste.

Is it okay if brats are a little pink? ›

However you choose to cook bratwurst, be sure the sausages are cooked all the way through. They should register 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, or you can cut into one with the tip of a paring knife and check that the meat is no longer raw and dark-pink; it should be moist and juicy and very light pink.

Grilled brats are a game day must, a tailgating tradition, and perfect for an outdoor bbq! And with my easy method, you don't even have to boil them. Instead, you'll cook fresh brats over medium-low heat on a gas grill, then sear over high heat. They're amazingly juicy and full of flavor.

Brats should be boiled prior to grilling or frying because unlike hotdogs, brats are a thicker sausage and can cook unevenly. Boiling brats also reduces the overall grilling time - an important consideration when trying to feed a hungry crowd.

Bring the water and brats to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer. Let simmer for 10 minutes. You can boil and simmer the liquid and brats either inside on a stovetop or outside over a grill. This parboil step helps cook the brats evenly throughout so you don't have any raw spots in the middle!