Brat Fry or Grilled Brats - Page 4

Veilie · 08-17-2011, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MrKhay

I recommend Usingers for the Milwaukee Bratwurst connoisseur.

Find the Usinger's Sausage at 1030 N. Old World Third Street, in Milwaukee's historic Third Ward.

Usinger's is excellent, no doubt. And they have those wonderful little serated edge knives that come in Usinger's gift packages. I picked up a few of them at a thrift store and they are just great for paring and small chopping jobs. Why anyone would part with them after receiving a gift package is beyond me.

However, I am craving those little Bavarian brats from Aldi's. I simply MUST have some soon!

dgridley · 08-17-2011, 02:21 PM

Hm, I'll have to check those out!

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Originally Posted by Veilie

However, I am craving those little Bavarian brats from Aldi's. I simply MUST have some soon!

Veilie · 08-17-2011, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by dgridley

Hm, I'll have to check those out!

Yes, do give them the taste test and report back on your findings.

**MrKhay** · 08-17-2011, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Veilie

However, I am craving those little Bavarian brats from Aldi's. I simply MUST have some soon!

Do you also prepare these little sausages in the pan with a smathering of oil, or is this a grilled thing? I prefer sausages char-broiled.

Some of Aldi's sausage comes from Old Wisconsin Sausage in Sheboygan.

Veilie · 08-17-2011, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MrKhay

Do you also prepare these little sausages in the pan with a smathering of oil, or is this a grilled thing? I prefer sausages char-broiled.

Some of Aldi's sausage comes from Old Wisconsin Sausage in Sheboygan.

Yes, in the pan with just a splash of oil to keep them from sticking. They brown up nicely.

pk · 08-17-2011, 08:51 PM

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Bought some Johnsonville brats the other day..

I love Johnsonville brats. Have you ever tried the Johnsonville frozen grilled brats? They actually aren't to bad. Microwave for about a minute and you have a browned, grilled (fake) but good Johnsonville brat for the times when you just can't grill out.

pk · 08-17-2011, 08:55 PM

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I recommend Usingers for the Milwaukee Bratwurst connoisseur.

Find the Usinger's Sausage at 1030 N. Old World Third Street, in Milwaukee's historic Third Ward.

I always have fun going to Usingers in Milwaukee. When there always make sure you check out the back table they have behind the counter and see what is on their 'special' sales.

After stopping in at Usingers we can't leave without going across the street to the Spice House. Love, love, love that place! Excellent spices.

dgridley · 08-17-2011, 11:26 PM

I wish we had a good gourmet shop locally to pick up some spices and such..

dgridley · 08-17-2011, 11:32 PM

Haven't tried them.. will have to look them up.. got some cheddar and beef brats..

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Originally Posted by pk

I love Johnsonville brats. Have you ever tried the Johnsonville frozen grilled brats? They actually aren't to bad. Microwave for about a minute and you have a browned, grilled (fake) but good Johnsonville brat for the times when you just can't grill out.

**j10asen** · 08-18-2011, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by dgridley

I wish we had a good gourmet shop locally to pick up some spices and such..

I just bet if you googled "spices" you could find many online suppliers.

pk · 08-18-2011, 06:31 PM

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I wish we had a good gourmet shop locally to pick up some spices and such..

Here you go Dave...check out the following website. Great tips and an online store. They also have a wonderful little catalog that I pick up from the store that gives alot of info on what spice to use and when, pictures and description and ways to use spices. I think you can order the catalog too.

THE SPICE HOUSE:

://www.thespicehouse.com/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Brand &utm_term=Brand

mmullarky · 08-18-2011, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by dgridley

I wish we had a good gourmet shop locally to pick up some spices and such..

It says you're in Waukesha - go to Penzey's. Penzeys Spices. Over 250 Spices, Herbs and Seasonings.

Veilie · 08-19-2011, 12:29 AM

Click here:

Penzeys Spices. Over 250 Spices, Herbs and Seasonings.

otter · 09-03-2011, 05:38 PM

"Bratwurst" translated is "fried sausage" in German. In Germany, it's more common to fry sausage than to grill it even today. I'm sure a "Brat Fry" is a carry-over from our German ancestors who settled in Wisconsin.

pk · 09-03-2011, 05:59 PM

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"Bratwurst" translated is "fried sausage" in German. In Germany, it's more common to fry sausage than to grill it even today. I'm sure a "Brat Fry" is a carry-over from our German ancestors who settled in Wisconsin.

How interesting. Thanks for posting.

skip_a_lou · 09-21-2011, 11:51 PM

My area It's called brat fry and NO to hot dog buns - only a HARD ROLL!! their you can put 2 brats on and it's called a double brat.

dgridley · 09-21-2011, 11:54 PM

My local supermarket has repackaged Johnsonville brats, 10 brats for $10...

**MrKhay** · 09-22-2011, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by skip_a_lou

My area It's called brat fry and NO to hot dog buns - only a HARD ROLL!! their you can put 2 brats on and it's called a double brat.

...and if you add sauer kraut, it's a double brat with kraut.

dollars · 10-22-2011, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue Baboon

When you're camping and forget the ketchup, bbq sauce will do. I've had brats with nothing on because some dummies forgot the condiments. Closest thing to a condiment were pickle spears. Had to go with that, but kind of blah.

See and I believe putting ketchup on any form of a sausage or something which appears to look like a sausage (hot dog) is just plain wrong. To be honest, I only put bbq sauce on kielbasa.

When I'm decorating a brat I put a combination of onions, jalapenos, and mustard. If I'm not making them myself or the condiments are limited, only mustard.

dgridley · 10-22-2011, 02:13 PM

About the only thing I will put ketchup on is roast or french fries..

**MrKhay** · 10-23-2011, 01:23 PM

For the health conscience eater that isn't interested in the fatty grease, and what not, you'll want to prepare your brats on a charbroiler, aka as a grill. Johnsonville brats should be especially grilled, as they have the high fat content. The fat, along with the spices and other additives is where the flavors come from.

**MrKhay** · 10-23-2011, 01:25 PM

For the health conscience eater that isn't interested in the fatty grease, and what not, you'll want to prepare your brats on a charbroiler, aka a grill. Johnsonville brats should be especially grilled, as they have the high fat content. The fat, along with the spices and other additives is where the flavors come from.

I say, "GRILL THE B*****S"!