Key Takeaways
Forminimal-effort grillingwith high rewards, brats should be your go-to.
We even answer that enigmatic question, “How do I know when brats are done?”
But first, what are brats, exactly, and what makes them so great for grilling?
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What Are Brats and What Makes Them Great?
Generally sold fresh, brats are also available pre-cooked, cured or uncured, and smoked or unsmoked.
Another major perk: There are infinite ways to serve and enjoy brats.
Street vendors serve them in a bread roll, not to be confused with a hot dog bun.
This makes sticking to moderate heat, the ideal for brats, easily achievable.
Step 1: Preheat
Preheat grill with oiled grates over medium-low (300 to 350 degrees).
Since pellet grills produce indirect heat, brats are less likely to overcook or split.
Preheat grill with oiled grates to 350 degrees.
Prepare a grill in a two-zone configuration for medium heat (350 to 450 degrees).
Spread out coals on one side of the grill, leaving the other side coal-free.
Lightly oil the grates.
Preheat the grill pan over medium.
Lightly coat with oil.
If you want a deeper char, increase heat to medium-high in the last few minutes of cooking.
Adigital meat thermometeris the only way to guarantee your brats reach a safe internal temperature of 160F degrees.
So get yourself a digital meat thermometer once and for all and never play the guessing game again.
Heres what to pair with grilled brats:
