{"product_id":"cheddar-bratwurst-kit","title":"Cheddar Bratwurst Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Cheddar Bratwurst Kit is everything but the meat. Our classic brat seasoning, a home pack of natural hog casings, and a pound of high temp cheddar that holds together on the grill instead of running out into the coals — portioned for one 10 lb. batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNutmeg is what makes a brat a brat, and it's the backbone of this blend. These are fresh sausages, so no cure is needed — mix, stuff, and grill or freeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA cheddar brat is forgiving in a way a plain brat isn't. The cheese keeps the link moist even if the grill runs a little hot, which is why it's worth doing with a cheese built for the job rather than cubes from the deli counter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBratwurst Seasoning, 4 oz.\u003c\/strong\u003e — nutmeg, salt, pepper and dextrose in the proportions that make a proper Wisconsin-style brat. Blended without silicon dioxide, fillers or extenders, so if it cakes up it hasn't spoiled — just crush it loose. Seasons 10 lbs., and no additional salt is needed. It also works as a base if you like to adjust a brat recipe from there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Temp Cheddar Cheese, 1 lb.\u003c\/strong\u003e — diced 1\/4\" and made to hold its shape to 400°F, which matters more on a grill than in a smokehouse. Ordinary cheddar melts out through the casing; this stays in pockets. One pound suits 10 lbs. of meat at our recommended 5–10% ratio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Hog Casings, Home Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e — edible natural casing in a small, manageable pack sized for home batches. Makes up to 25 lbs., so there's casing left for your next run. Sizes vary within the pack, which is what keeps a home pack affordable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakes 10 lbs. of fresh cheddar bratwurst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNutmeg-forward, to authentic Wisconsin-style proportions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo cure needed — these are fresh sausages, not smoked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo silicon dioxide, fillers or extenders in the seasoning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh temp cheddar holds its shape to 400°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdible natural hog casing — no peeling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnough casing left over for your next batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeasoning blended and packed by The Sausage Maker in Buffalo, New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 lb. Cheddar Bratwurst Recipe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 lbs. pork butt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz. Bratwurst Seasoning (the full packet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb. High Temp Cheddar Cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 whole eggs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 pint fresh milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 oz. soy protein concentrate — 2 cups, not packed (see below)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the casings of their salt under cool running water, flush the insides, and soak in cool water in the refrigerator for about 2 hours before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind all the meat through a 3\/8\" plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd the seasoning, eggs, milk and binder, and mix thoroughly until evenly distributed through the meat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFold in the cheese last, working gently so the dice stay whole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStuff into the hog casings and link to brat length, or form into patties instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrill over medium heat, or refrigerate and cook within a day or two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreeze any sausage that won't be eaten right away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore you start\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur brat recipe calls for three things from your own kitchen or cart: \u003cstrong\u003e3 eggs\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e1 pint of fresh milk\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e10 oz. of\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/soy-protein-concentrate-1-lb-12-oz\"\u003esoy protein concentrate\u003c\/a\u003e. The eggs and milk you probably have. The soy protein is the binder that gives a brat its tender, slightly springy texture, and it's the one piece worth adding to your order — the smallest bag covers this batch and several more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeasoning: salt, pepper, dextrose, nutmeg, and other spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilk, from the cheese. Soybean oil used as a mixing aid in the seasoning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the cheese refrigerated. Freezing is not recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore the seasoning in a cool, dry place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep natural casings refrigerated until use, and never freeze them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit contains cheese. During the warmer months of the year we ship cheese on \u003cstrong\u003eMondays and Tuesdays only\u003c\/strong\u003e. Orders placed later in the week go out the following Monday or Tuesday. Natural casings cannot be shipped outside the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed the gear?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sausagemaker.com\/collections\/sausage-stuffers\"\u003esausage stuffers\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sausagemaker.com\/collections\/meat-grinders\"\u003emeat grinders\u003c\/a\u003e, see all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sausagemaker.com\/collections\/high-temp-cheese\"\u003ehigh temp cheese\u003c\/a\u003e, or shop every \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sausagemaker.com\/collections\/sausage-making-kits\"\u003echeddar sausage kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Sausage Maker","offers":[{"title":"Bratwurst 4 oz.","offer_id":50637883900043,"sku":"CH1-BW4-HCHP","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bratwurst 1 lb. 8 oz.","offer_id":50647196795019,"sku":"CH1-BW18-HCHP","price":39.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/7444\/5707\/files\/cheddar-bratwurst-sausage-making-kit.jpg?v=1791911117","url":"https:\/\/sausagemaker.com\/products\/cheddar-bratwurst-kit","provider":"The Sausage Maker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}