Beef And Bratwurst Recipes

HOMEMADE GERMAN BRATWURST

Steps:

• Combine the pork, fat and crushed ice in a bowl and then, working quickly, use a meat grinder to grind the mixture through a 1/4 inch (6mm) die. Preferably grind the meat mixture into a bowl set atop an ice bath to keep the meat cold. Grind half of the ground mixture a second time. Note: It is imperative that the meat be at a constant cold temperature so that the fat doesn't get too soft. You should be able to see clear definition between the lean meat the specks of fat in the ground mixture.Chill the meat in the refrigerator while you assemble the spice mixture.
• In a small bowl combine all the spices.Remove the ground meat from the fridge and place it on the stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Add the spice mix and dry milk powder.Mix the meat mixture with the paddle for 3-4 minutes until threads begin to appear in the meat: If you take a clump of meat and pull it apart with your fingers you will see tiny threads pulling apart. When you see this your meat is ready. *If the meat mixture is too dry and stiff, add a little ice water. You want a soft/smooth mixture that will easily go into the casings.*This is also the time to taste your sausage mixture so you can adjust the seasonings if needed. To do this, take a bit of the meat mixture, fry it up in a pan, taste it and adjust the seasonings if needed.Place the meat mixture back in the refrigerator while you prepare the casings.
• Thread your sausage stuffer with the prepared hog casings, fill the sausage stuffer with the meat mixture, and stuff the casings being careful to avoid air gaps while also being careful to not over-stuff the casings.Twist the sausages into links. Use a sausage pricker to prick any air bubbles out of the links.For best results chill the sausages overnight.
• To prepare the bratwursts, gently poach them in lightly salted water (place sausages in pot of water, gradually bring liquid to a light simmer/do NOT boil, and poach sausages until partially cooked, 3-4 minutes) and then fry or grill them. Once poached they will keep in the fridge, tightly wrapped, for up to a week.You can either freeze the Bratwursts raw prior to poaching (then thaw, poach, fry/grill) or freeze them once they're poached.
• This yields roughly 10 bratwursts depending on the size and diameter.

ONE-SKILLET BRATWURST AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Heat a large cast iron skillet with a drizzle of canola oil over medium-high heat until it just starts to smoke.
• With a fork, poke a few holes on each side of the bratwurst sausage to keep them from bursting while they cook.
• Place the brats in the hot skillet, then place the onions around them.
• Stir the onions to spread them around and to coat with oil.
• Cook the brats for about 4 minutes per side, or until they are nicely browned.
• Carefully pour 1/2 cup water in the skillet, then immediately cover and reduce the heat to medium-low.
• Cook covered for about 10 more minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.
• Remove the lid and the brats from the skillet.
• Increase the heat and season the onions with salt and continue to cook the onions for a few more minutes to reduce the liquid.
• Serve the sausages topped with the onions and your favorite mustard.

HOMEMADE BRATWURST

Steps:

• Cut the pork and beef into 2 inch cubes.
• Grind through a 1/4 inch grinding plate.
• If you do not have a meat grinder you can pulse it in your food processor in SMALL batches.
• In a small mixing bowl beat eggs and beer together until well blended.
• Add dry ingredients.
• In a large mixing bow combine the ground meat and wet mixture until well incorporated.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours, up to 24.
• The longer the better.
• At this point you can either stuff into casings or wrap in 1 pound packages which is what I do, then freeze.

BBQ BRATS

Steps:

• Grill bratwursts, covered, on an oiled rack over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 10 minutes, turning frequently. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker., In a large bowl, mix the beer, ketchup and barbecue sauce; pour over the bratwursts. Cook, covered, on low until cooked through, 3-4 hours. Place bratwursts on buns. Serve with mustard and, if desired, cooking liquid.

BRATWURST STEW

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the broth, carrots, celery, onion and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the cabbage; cover and cook for 10 minutes. Stir in beans and bratwurst; heat through.

BEEF AND BRATWURST

Steps:

• Trim fat from beef,Cut into 4 serving size pieces.
• In a large skillet brown beef and bratwurst on all sides in hot oil.
• Drain off fat.
• In a 3-4 qt crock pot place the onion,sprinkle with tapioca,thyme,saltand pepper.
• Pour undrained tomatoes over onion in cooker.
• Add beef and bratwurst.
• Cover and cook on low setting for 10-12 hours.
• Serve with noodles or rice.