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Bratwurst Burgers

Griffin
Griffin Posts: 8,200
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Look at that!! Three food posts in three days by me!! Can you believe it? I know, I've been slacking of late, but this should put me back in y'alls good graces for awhile. :D

When I make my own sausage, occasionally I end up having a blowout when twisting them into links. Sometimes, I restuff them, sometimes I just add it to the remains from the bottom of the sausage hopper. You know...the very last bit that the stuffer just won't push out into links? Anyway, while cleaning out the freezer this weekend, I came across about a pound of bulk (unstuffed) bratwurst. Why not make some bratwurst burgers? Onto the Egg around 500-515ish. Can't remember the last time I actually did a cook at the original cooking level.

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I also found some pretzel buns in the bakery section of my grocery store. Never ha a  pretzel bun, but it sounds like it would go hand in hand with a bratwurst burger. Both kinda Germanish, right?

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And to top it off? How about some spicy brown mustard and some sauerkraut? And a side of more pretzels!! :)) Honestly, I wasn't very hungry but figured I needed something to throw on the side.

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Was pretty tasty if I do say so myself. I kinda wish I would have picked up some kind of cheese to put on it, but I couldn't decide what cheese would really work with it. The buns were different. Sweeter than what I was expecting. More substantial/denser than a regular burger? Not sure if I would bother with them again.

 

Rowlett, Texas

Griffin's Grub or you can find me on Facebook

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  • Dyal_SC
    Dyal_SC Posts: 6,328
    Wow that looks amazing. =P~
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  • KiterTodd
    KiterTodd Posts: 2,466
    That looks awesome.  The only thing missing (for me) is a healthy dose of spicy brown mustard!   And maybe some chopped cherry peppers...

    Yumm.   Maybe I'll go get some brats at the market and tear off the casings.  :)
    LBGE/Maryland
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  • Griffin
    Griffin Posts: 8,200
    There was spicy brown mustard @KiterTodd You just can't see it in the pic.

    Rowlett, Texas

    Griffin's Grub or you can find me on Facebook

    The Supreme Potentate, Sovereign Commander and Sultan of Wings

     

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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,698
    Just did HEB's beer brats on the Mini last week. I might take apart next time looks good.
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). 

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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 12,305
    edited July 2014
    Looks great! However, I'll give you 99% approval because you're missing one of these :))
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    canuckland
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  • SmokeyPitt
    SmokeyPitt Posts: 10,490
    Eet luks gut ya! 

    Which came first the chicken or the egg?  I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg. 

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  • Griffin
    Griffin Posts: 8,200
    Same flavor they just cook faster and you don' thave to worry about whether they are done or not. I mean, you do have to worry, but it's easier to cook them through and you no worries on the casings bursting.

    Rowlett, Texas

    Griffin's Grub or you can find me on Facebook

    The Supreme Potentate, Sovereign Commander and Sultan of Wings

     

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  • mslaw
    mslaw Posts: 241
    Outstanding!
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  • Griffin
    Griffin Posts: 8,200
    Canugghead said:
    Looks great! However, I'll give you 99% approval because you're missing one of these :))
    image

    The beer or the girl? I had a beer and the wife got home from Vegas last night. :)

    Rowlett, Texas

    Griffin's Grub or you can find me on Facebook

    The Supreme Potentate, Sovereign Commander and Sultan of Wings

     

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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,833
    Griffin you are a bad influence. I was going to order a salad but saw this on the menu...
    imageimage
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • Griffin
    Griffin Posts: 8,200
    Don't blame me @DMW. So how was it?

    Rowlett, Texas

    Griffin's Grub or you can find me on Facebook

    The Supreme Potentate, Sovereign Commander and Sultan of Wings

     

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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,833
    When I saw the post this morning I knew I had to have one. I just didn't expect the opportunity to turn up so soon.

    It was really good. Was at Stout in NYC.
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,833
    Oh, BTW do you have a favorite bratwurst recipe? I'm making pulled pork this weekend and I'm thinking I'll pick up some extra shoulders for sausage.
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • Biggreenpharmacist
    Biggreenpharmacist Posts: 4,343
    Canugghead said:

    Looks great! However, I'll give you 99% approval because you're missing one of these :))

    image
    Technically speaking, wouldn't that be "two of those"?

    Little Rock, AR

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,891
    Looks like a winner to me.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,971
    Looks damn good from here! I like the sound of the pretzel buns.

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • Zmokin
    Zmokin Posts: 1,938
    Griffin said:

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    Was pretty tasty if I do say so myself. I kinda wish I would have picked up some kind of cheese to put on it, but I couldn't decide what cheese would really work with it.

    My preference would have been a nice slice of Swiss or Gruyere.
    Large BGE in a Sole' Gourmet Table
    Using the Black Cast Iron grill, Plate Setter,
     and a BBQ Guru temp controller.

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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    This is an occasion I would break out one of many German Steins. Now I know why we bought these beauties in Germany. For this sort of meal. Excellent! @Griffin‌
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    National Lampoon's European Vacation - German Fes…: http://youtu.be/dO93OT3P30g
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • Griffin
    Griffin Posts: 8,200
    Great scene @NPHuskerFL !

    Rowlett, Texas

    Griffin's Grub or you can find me on Facebook

    The Supreme Potentate, Sovereign Commander and Sultan of Wings

     

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  • Cookinbob
    Cookinbob Posts: 1,691
    edited August 2014
    Usingers in Wisconsin sells Bratwurst burgers (and very good Brats). I've had em, they're great!
    XLBGE, Small BGE, Homebrew and Guitars
    Rochester, NY
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,698
    One of several stops in Maine last week was Camden (liked way better than Bar Harbor). I got the very best sandwich I have ever had. It was a Ruben with fried haddock. The sauerkraut was so good I ask about it and the pickles. Turns out the manufacturer was about 40 miles away so off we went and brought back both pickles and sauerkraut. image
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). 

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  • Brisket_Fanatic
    Brisket_Fanatic Posts: 2,884
    Brat burgers are great but try the pretzel bun with a good ole chuck burger as they are way good.

    NW IA

    2 LBGE, 1 SBGE, 22.5 WSM, 1 Smokey Joe and Black Stone

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  • TUTTLE871
    TUTTLE871 Posts: 1,316
    That looks awesome!

    Minus the pretzels, one thing I despise in life is pretzels. If I'm on a rare flight and they serve me pretzels it makes me angry.

    "Hold my beer and watch this S##T!"

    LARGE BGE DALLAS TX.

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  • Griffin
    Griffin Posts: 8,200
    @TUTTLE871 pretzels are good palette cleansers when switching between beers.

    Rowlett, Texas

    Griffin's Grub or you can find me on Facebook

    The Supreme Potentate, Sovereign Commander and Sultan of Wings

     

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  • TTC
    TTC Posts: 1,035

    Awesome. My wife is from a very strong German bloodline, so I make brats and red cabbage regularly to keep her happy. Never thought of making a burger out of it. Thanks for the inspiration.


    XL BGE, Blackstone, Roccbox, Weber Gasser, Brown Water, Cigars --  Gallatin, TN

    2001 Mastercraft Maristar 230 VRS

    Ikon pass 

    Colorado in the winter and the Lake in the Summer
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,698
    Went to Wendy's and had the pretzel bun burger. It seemed i was eating a lot of bun. In thinking your burger Griff maybe hollow out a lot of the bread from inside the  pretzel bun and ???????? I have got to try this soon 
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). 

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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    For you @Griffin‌ In the spirit of it all...
    &for @TTC‌ 's wife

    Diese Göre Burger sind Geld! Vielen Dank für eine ehrfurchtgebiet deutschen Koch. =D>
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • TUTTLE871
    TUTTLE871 Posts: 1,316
    Griffin said:

    @TUTTLE871 pretzels are good palette cleansers when switching between beers.

    Blaaahhhhhh!!!!

    "Hold my beer and watch this S##T!"

    LARGE BGE DALLAS TX.

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  • HendersonTRKing
    HendersonTRKing Posts: 1,803
    That is mouth-wateringly awesome.

    Question:  are you cooking w/o a gasket?
    It's a 302 thing . . .
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