Grilling brats isn\u2019t rocket science and we\u2019ll walk you through the basic steps below to get you up and running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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There are many recipes and ways to prep and grill brats. Below you\u2019ll learn our favorite \u201ctried and true\u201d recipe to get started with how to cook bratwurst on the grill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to Cook Bratwurst on the Grill \u2013 the Basics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n WisconsinMade specializes in shipping genuine Wisconsin brats to every U.S. state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Great grilled brats start with a great brat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Always try to get local fresh brats \u2014 like Usinger\u2019s<\/a> or Carle\u2019s<\/a> if you\u2019re blessed to live where they\u2019re available \u2014 or order brats online from WisconsinMade, which is one of the online retailers that ships real Wisconsin brats throughout the U.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re stuck in a brat desert, Johnsonville brats<\/a> are perfectly acceptable and can be found in most major grocery store chains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you\u2019ve secured your bratwurst, you\u2019ll also need a six pack of beer and two large white onions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t get the grill going just yet, as we\u2019ll actually be starting our how to cook bratwurst on the grill journey inside first, by starting your brats in a beer bath on the stove<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also whip up some amazing brats with a\u00c2 cast-iron\u00c2 bratwurst cooker<\/a> instead of a grill!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Put your brats in a pot and add equal parts cold water and beer until they\u2019re just barely covered in liquid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Slice your onions and add to the pot and bring it to a boil, but keep a close eye on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As soon as it boils, turn the heat back down to a very low boil, more of a simmer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cooking bratwurst at too high a heat on the stove or grill can cause the casings to burst, a travesty as all the juicy goodness spills out and leaves you with dried, tasteless brats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Simmer your brats for about 20 minutes and get your grill ready towards the end of that time, turning it to a low to medium heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Transfer your brats to the grill. You can discard the onions or add them to foil or a basket to grill them as well to serve later with your brats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your brats will need very little time on the grill, typically just 5 minutes to 10 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They\u2019re fully cooked and delicious at this stage \u2014 just grill them enough for a little char and that zing you get from grilled meats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Voila, you\u2019re done! You can now officially cross off knowing how to cook bratwurst on the grill from your list of important life lessons to learn!<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nBeer First, Grill Second<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How to Eat Your Grilled Brats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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