Bratwurst - Homemade

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 lbs pork (Boston cut or a cut with simular fat content)
  • 1 1/2 lbs lean beef (93% lean or better yet, veal)
  • 4 -5 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons white pepper
  • 2 teaspoons marjoram
  • 2 teaspoons parsley
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mace
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
  • 4 ounces beer
  • 4 ounces water (may use 8 oz red wine instead of beer and water)

Instructions

  1. First cube all the meat, toss tegether and grind meat through 3/16 inch plate.
  2. Mix all the seasoning together, sifting the powders to make sure there are no clumps. Mix well.
  3. Add the liquid to the dry season mix and use a wisk to mix well.
  4. Add the liquid mixture to the ground meat and using your hands mix very thoroughly (you may want to use latex gloves, although I don't).
  5. Chill in the freezer for about an hour, stirring loosely about every 20 minutes.
  6. Mix again with hands and grind through a 1/4 inch plate.
  7. At this point I like to make a small patty and pan fry it to taste for changes.
  8. Stuff into casings.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1097 kcal 55% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 31g 62% DV
Total Fat 57.8g 74% DV
Carbs 135g 49% DV
Fiber 50.4g 100% DV
Sugar 5.8g 12% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10103.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 3209.8mg 68% DV
Cholesterol 42mg 14% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 126mcg 14% DV
Vitamin C 74.2mg 82% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 968.5mg 75% DV
Iron 52.9mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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