Homemade Bratwurst Recipe

Name: Homemade Bratwurst
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs pork (I use butt as the fat ratio is perfect); 2 lbs lean beef; 2 eggs; 1 cup beer; 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper, ground; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon paprika (I use smoked); 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 tablespoon dry mustard (I use Colemans); 1 tablespoon coriander; 1 teaspoon sage, ground; 5 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons sugar, white; 2 teaspoons onion powder

Servings: persons

3 lbs pork (I use butt as the fat ratio is perfect)
2 lbs lean beef
2 eggs
1 cup beer
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper, ground
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon paprika (I use smoked)
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon dry mustard (I use Colemans)
1 tablespoon coriander
1 teaspoon sage, ground
5 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons sugar, white
2 teaspoons onion powder

1
Cut the pork and beef into 2 inch cubes.
2
Grind through a 1/4 inch grinding plate.
3
If you do not have a meat grinder you can pulse it in your food processor in SMALL batches.
4
In a small mixing bowl beat eggs and beer together until well blended.
5
Add dry ingredients.
6
In a large mixing bow combine the ground meat and wet mixture until well incorporated.
7
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours, up to 24.
8
The longer the better.
9
At this point you can either stuff into casings or wrap in 1 pound packages which is what I do, then freeze.

1479

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

158

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs pork (I use butt as the fat ratio is perfect), 2 lbs lean beef, 2 eggs, 1 cup beer, and more.

Yes, Homemade Bratwurst falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Homemade Bratwurst

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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