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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nBratwurst is a forgiving meat to work with and it\u2019s hard to go wrong when you combine sausage, a grill, a hard roll, and stone ground mustard<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We\u2019re focusing on grilled brats here but keep in mind that bratwurst recipes<\/a> cover a wide spectrum and that you can cook brats in a pan<\/a>, in the oven<\/a>, or even smoke them<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t be intimidated when it comes to learning how to grill brats \u2014 it\u2019s really very easy and learning can be the most delicious experiment you\u2019ll ever tackle!<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n WisconsinMade.com specializes in shipping genuine Wisconsin brats to every U.S. state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before we get into the thick of things, let\u2019s start at the beginning: great grilled brats start with fresh local bratwurst.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s no shame in cooking up some brats from the meat aisle at the grocery store in a pinch but always try to find fresh local brats if you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not everyone is blessed with access to brats from Kewauskum<\/a>, Klement\u2019s<\/a>, and Usinger\u2019s<\/a> but you should be able to find a local market or butcher shop that makes their own fresh brats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wisconsinmade.com is our favorite online source to buy brats online and have them shipped to you, as they sell authentic Wisconsin brats and quickly package and ship them out all over the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Adventurous souls can also learn how to make their own brats at home<\/a>, as all you need is a meat grinder<\/a> and sausage stuffer<\/a> to make great homemade bratwurst.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enough jibber jabber; let\u2019s get to grilling bratwurst!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check to see if you have pre-cooked brats or uncooked brats, as that will dramatically change how you cook them.<\/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 Pre-cooked brats need just a little time on the stove and on the grill (or vice versa) since they\u2019re already cooked so you\u2019re basically just browning them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These instructions assume you\u2019re working with uncooked brats, which we prefer as it gives you a little more room to add your own special touches and flavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One general tip before we jump in: never puncture the casing on brats when grilling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Be careful when transferring and grilling them and use tongs when handling, as spearing them with a fork releases all the juicy goodness inside and results in dry, scorched bratwurst.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We\u2019re now arrived at the fork in the road for bratwurst lovers and those searching for wisdom as to how to grill brats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019re about to be faced with a choice: boil\/simmer your brats in beer first on the stove and then finish on the grill or grill first and then simmer on the stove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is the method we learned and prefer but hey, to each their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Select a big enough pan or pot to hold your brats and dump them in. Slice up a few onions in big, thick pieces and add that.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Inglehoffer stone ground mustard<\/a> is the mustard of choice for many bratwurst purists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Add equal parts water and beer until the brats are covered. Once it begins to boil, turn down the heat so that they simmer and cook at a very gentle boil \u2014 boil them too hot and the brats may burst.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As far as the beer you use, it\u2019s up to you. Craft beer, Leine, Guinness \u2014 we\u2019ve heard of people using all of them and turning out some great tasting bratwurst so feel free to experiment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Add more liquid if you need to keep the brats moist and simmer for about 15-20 minutes. As you\u2019re doing this, get your grill ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ll want a nice medium heat on the grill. Your goal is to brown and crisp your brats up so you don\u2019t need a roaring fire that can be spotted from space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once your brats are done on the stove, transfer to the grill. Some people grill the onions as well and serve later on the brats, while others discard the onions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Grill your brats for about 5 to 10 minutes, depending on how brown you like them. Voila, you\u2019re done: tasty grilled brats!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now you can proudly say that yes, yes you know how to grill brats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This method for how to grill brats basically just reverses the above steps, although people often simmer them longer using this method.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nPerfect Grilled Brats Start with Great Bratwurst<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How to Grill Brats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How to Grill Brats: Stove First, then Grill<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
How to Grill Brats: Grill First, then Stove<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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