Wisconsin Style Brats Burgers Recipes

WISCONSIN STYLE BRATS BURGERS

Steps:

• 1. Measure out spices into a small bowl and add to meat as you grind. Cut the pork into small pieces and put through a coarse grind cutting in fat/lard as you grind.
• 2. Once the meat has been ground and all the spices have been added slowly add the beer a 1/4 cup at a time mixing well as you go. Divide into 1/4 pound patties and separate using plastic wrap or wax paper so that you can freeze and take out patties as you want to use them.
• 3. This recipe is really best allowed to age at least overnight in the refrigerator if you plan to use right away. Vacuumed sealed it will keep in your freezer up to a year. The patties can be grilled or fried.

MAKE AHEAD GRILLED BRATS AND BEER WISCONSIN STYLE

Steps:

• Place brats in large saucepan and cover with 4 cans of beer.
• Bring to boil.
• Lower temperature and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile saute sliced onions in olive oil or margarine.
• Cover and cook slow, turning onions often till tender.
• Do not caramelize.
• Drain bratwurst and place on hot grill.
• Gas or charcoal.
• Brown evenly on all sides.
• Watch closely.
• The sausage fat can cause flare-ups.
• Remove from grill, when browned.
• Place in foil pan, or oven ready pan, or crock pot, along with onions and remaining beer. (Add more beer if necessary to cover).
• Refrigerate, until one hour before eating.
• Reheat slowly for an hour.
• If you plan to serve immediately after grilling, heat the remaining beer and onions before adding grilled bratwurst.

WISCONSIN BRATWURST

Steps:

• Prick bratwurst with fork to prevent them from exploding as they cook. Place in a large stock pot with the onions, butter, and beer. Place pot over medium heat, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
• Lightly oil grate. Cook bratwurst on preheated grill for 10 to 14 minutes, turning occasionally to brown evenly. Serve hot off the grill with onions on hoagie rolls.

WISCONSIN BADGER BURGER

Steps:

• Using a flat-top griddle, grill or frypan, --
• Cook the burger pattie so that it's still a bit "pink" inside & top with the cheddar cheese slice.
• Cook the bratwurst pattie completely through & top with the monterey jack slice.
• Stack both patties on the toasted bun & top with the lettuce, tomato & onion slice.
• Top with your favorite condiments -- I prefer just ketchup & mayo.
• REMEMBER: "The messier the burger, the better it is" -- ENJOY!