Brats, how do you like 'em?

[mrfish1991]

my dad had the chance to bring home some bear brats once...that was a real treat.

i like my brats beer boiled then finished on the grill with lots of ketchup and onions

[nofishfisherman]

Like many have said.

Boil in beer, cook on hot grill, top with grilled onions and peppers.

Onions and peppers are optional if you don't want to mess around with the slicing and dicing but the beer is mandatory.

[fishorgolf]

I have always just slow grilled them and top with mustard and onions ONLY! OK maybe some sourkraut once and awhile.

I am going to try the soaking after method though. Sounds like it could be good.

[walleye 4 me]

"man is that Gillespie annoying he must have said "You earned yourself a johnsonville brat" like 20 times during a 2 minute clip...."

glad to see I am not the only one who can't stand him. Still watch his show sometimes, but with the volume way down.

[archerystud]

If we are talking pork brats I prefer then NOT smoked. Venison brats I like smoked.

Grill them until they have a nice brown crunchy outer shell and they are done thoroughout.

You MUST top them with sauerkraut or it is just another sausage. I prefer mustard and ketchup but these are optional, unlike the kraut.

[Jethro80]

A meat shop in the neighborhood has bacon cheeseburger brats and they are awesome to say the least.

Boil em in beer before throwing em on the grill. Mmmmm. I think I'm due for some.

[fishorgolf]

I have always just slow grilled them and top with mustard and onions ONLY! OK maybe some sourkraut once and awhile.

I am going to try the soaking after method though. Sounds like it could be good.

Well I tried the liquid after method and was not impressed as I felt it made them mushy. I like a more crispy skin. But I see were it would be useful if you were cooking for a very large group and needed to keep the cooked ones warm while continuing to cook the balance.

[Azrael]

I also like to boil my brats "from the butcher" in beer and finish them off over a charcoal grill and then top with my homemade relish, kraut, or pepper chutney.

[Eric Wettschreck]

1. Shoot pig

2. butcher pig

3. shoot deer

4. butcher deer

5. make brats. Mr. pig meet Mr. deer.

6. boil in beer.

7. toss on the weber.

8. top off with kraut and a kiss of mustard.

9. open a PBR and enjoy!!!

[polarsusd81]

Do pigs have a season in Avoca?

[Surface Tension]

Fresh Jalapeno Cheddar Brauts.

Put on the grill in a rotisserie basket.

While they tumble around getting licked by smoke and flame on every sq inch evenly with brownness to perfection. Well you can be the big shot while your friends say what a kwel deal you got there. You have both hands free while the rotisserie basket does its thing, what shall you do to pass the time? Had me brewski for starters.

Not enough contact time to stick in the tumbling basket of perfection, the casing hasn't been breached and the juices remain.

Top with kraut and mustard on a fresh bun. Watch out on the first bite as the hot juices burst.

[Jim Uran]

who else is licking their chops about now?

[Harmonica Bear]

the casing hasn't been breached and the juices remain.

Now that is best piece of advice for anyone cookin brats, no matter which method you prefer.

[Eric Wettschreck]

Do pigs have a season in Avoca?

Everything gets a little seasoning in Avoca.