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Making brats

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  • PapaSopP PapaSop

    Brianh
    When I get to this I’ll probably not add cheese to either one. Gotta try it without the extra’s. That said I can see how the cheddar would work with apple. Perhaps the mozzarella with the buffalo?

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    Brianh
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    PapaSop I was kinda thinking the same thing on the mozzarella. I agree on trying new flavors straight to begin with, I only make 4 lbs of each this go around. Have Garlic Parm thawed to try tomorrow.

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    • BrianhB Brianh

      PapaSop I was kinda thinking the same thing on the mozzarella. I agree on trying new flavors straight to begin with, I only make 4 lbs of each this go around. Have Garlic Parm thawed to try tomorrow.

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      Brianh
      Nice. Can’t wait to here. 👍

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        twilliams
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        Ok all, i couldnt make up my mind on seasoning limit of 6 flavors. So im gonna order more and drop my batches down on certain flavors. Before i order, couple questions.
        Should i add sure gel with freah bratwurst?
        Does anyone add Monosodium glutamate(MSG) to enhance flavor?
        Any other recommendations on ingredients of recipes for these certain flavors much appreciated.
        Are the Hatch green chili as hot as jalapeno, i hope not?
        Blue ribbon brat
        Chicago brat
        Hatch green chili brat
        Jambalaya brat
        Philly cheese steak brat
        Supreme pizza brat
        Apple brat
        Beer brat
        Reuben brat

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        • twilliamsT twilliams

          Ok all, i couldnt make up my mind on seasoning limit of 6 flavors. So im gonna order more and drop my batches down on certain flavors. Before i order, couple questions.
          Should i add sure gel with freah bratwurst?
          Does anyone add Monosodium glutamate(MSG) to enhance flavor?
          Any other recommendations on ingredients of recipes for these certain flavors much appreciated.
          Are the Hatch green chili as hot as jalapeno, i hope not?
          Blue ribbon brat
          Chicago brat
          Hatch green chili brat
          Jambalaya brat
          Philly cheese steak brat
          Supreme pizza brat
          Apple brat
          Beer brat
          Reuben brat

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          Tex_77
          Team Blue Power User Traeger Primo Grills PK Grills Canning Sous Vide Community Moderator
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          #52

          twilliams No sure gel is needed for fresh brats. No the hatch is not jalapeno hot.

          Isaiah 5:22 Woe to those who are heroes at drinking wine and champions at mixing drinks

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          • BrianhB Brianh

            PapaSop Jonathon suggested cheddar cheese with the apple and may try it next time. Was wondering what cheese to potentially add to Buffalo Wing…not sure.

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            Brianh hot pepper cheese with buffalo wing is what I’d pick.

            I ain’t scared.

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              Brian Schneider
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              #54

              How about adding high temp bleu cheese to the buffalo wing brats.

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                #55

                What size tubed hog casing should i order for my brats. I currently have 38-42 in the fridge but not sure i want them that big

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                • BrianhB Brianh

                  PapaSop I was kinda thinking the same thing on the mozzarella. I agree on trying new flavors straight to begin with, I only make 4 lbs of each this go around. Have Garlic Parm thawed to try tomorrow.

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                  Brianh Mozzarella would be fine but it want to kick it up try the pepper jack. I’m not a fan of the ghost too hot for me to enjoy.

                  John C.

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                    Yeah that sounds big… but if you have them on hand use them. Or if your ordering get the 32-35. That’s what I normally use.

                    John C.

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                    • P Parksider

                      Brianh Mozzarella would be fine but it want to kick it up try the pepper jack. I’m not a fan of the ghost too hot for me to enjoy.

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                      Parksider Have not tried the ghost pepper, certain it’s too hot for my tastes! I have mozzarella on my next order list.

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                      • P Parksider

                        Yeah that sounds big… but if you have them on hand use them. Or if your ordering get the 32-35. That’s what I normally use.

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                        Parksider i just went back to start of January when i ordered and i got the 35-38.

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                        • P Parksider

                          Brianh Mozzarella would be fine but it want to kick it up try the pepper jack. I’m not a fan of the ghost too hot for me to enjoy.

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                          twilliams
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                          Parksider pepper jack has zero heat. If you wanted a little i suggest the hot pepper cheese. Probably not as hot as jalapeno maybe close to it. You could always just throw half the amount of cheese in it to cut it down. Ghost pepper is hot

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                            Parksider The Hot Pepper Cheese doesn’t really have any noticeable heat either so I’d say ghost pepper but that’s a serious amount of heat. Adding some red pepper flakes might be your best bet if you are looking to add some heat!

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                              Tried the Garlic Parmesan yesterday, they were very good as well.

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                                Brianh that is another one that I feel like others liked more than I did, I just didn’t take away a lot of flavor from it but a few people here told me I was crazy!

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                                • JonathonJ Jonathon

                                  Brianh that is another one that I feel like others liked more than I did, I just didn’t take away a lot of flavor from it but a few people here told me I was crazy!

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                                  #64

                                  Jonathon That’s the beauty of all the flavor choices Walton’s offers, something to suit everyone. I made 4 lbs each of apple, buffalo wing, and garlic with the intention of narrowing it down to one or two before making a bigger batch. I can’t really cut one out, I like them all!

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                                    Brianh yeah, that’s what happens, anytime I am making something I always feel bad somehow for the ones I didn’t choose…maybe I look at them like they are my children or something? Clearly I am getting too attached to all of this!

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                                      Jonathon im starting the brats this weekend. On the beer brats, do you recommend adding beer in place of the water for mixing? Or will it goof up the taste after cooking from the pasteurized process of the beer?

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                                      • twilliamsT twilliams

                                        Jonathon im starting the brats this weekend. On the beer brats, do you recommend adding beer in place of the water for mixing? Or will it goof up the taste after cooking from the pasteurized process of the beer?

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                                        twilliams when we made beer brats, we didn’t add any extra liquid to the mix

                                        Isaiah 5:22 Woe to those who are heroes at drinking wine and champions at mixing drinks

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                                        • twilliamsT twilliams

                                          Jonathon im starting the brats this weekend. On the beer brats, do you recommend adding beer in place of the water for mixing? Or will it goof up the taste after cooking from the pasteurized process of the beer?

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                                          twilliams I don’t have experience with the Excalibur Beer Brat Seasoning but the description indicates that if you want extra beer flavor that you can use that instead of water. 99% of the sausages I make are from scratch and vary wildly in style. The one thing they all have in common is liquid. An old time sausage maker suggested this to me about 20 years and explained that the steam produced when cooking ensures even and thorough cooking and a juicy sausage. Seems to make sense. I will add 250-300 ml of water or beer to every recipe per 11 lbs. ground. Wine can be a little overpowering so I will mix it 50/50 with water at the same 25-300 ml ratio. I will always dissolve my dry mix into the water and let it rest about 10 to 15 minutes to fully hydrate. There are times at the shop where nearly all of our brats will have some sort of booze in them. lol.

                                          Better Living Through BBQ!

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