How to prepare bratwurst? Do you remove the skin from bratwurst?

Bratwurst. One of the most famous German sausages, second only to the Frankfurter Würstchen, the bratwurst—a.k.a., “brat”—is typically made from veal, beef, or pork. The recipe for the actual sausage varies from region to region and has, to date, over 40 varieties.

How to prepare bratwurst?

Place the sausages over medium direct heat. Be careful to not put the sausages over anything higher than medium heat to avoid having the casings crack open. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until the casing is browned. Once brats are browned, they are ready to eat.

It is also possible to just grill your bratwursts directly. One can cook bratwursts with parboil and then grill directions because it’s easier, but if you’d like to just grill your brats, and not parboil them, we recommend putting them over medium-low heat, and turning every minute or so to promote even cooking. The texture of these brats will be slightly less bound together on the inside, but you’ll need to pay close attention to not overcook the brats!

Do you remove the skin from bratwurst?

For the most part, sausage casings are typically edible, so you don’t need to take the casing off before cooking. It is better to leave the casing on while cooking as it helps to keep the sausage moist and juicy