Tried Opa's Brauts this evening

[TXNewbie]

So they sell them at Central Market. I was really excited to try them based on what I'd heard about how good they are.

Even though it's 30 degrees here this evening, I put then on the Weber Kettle.

Taste? Eh.

So not buying them again. Quite disappointing in fact.

[SmittyJonz]

Never tried their brats but I like their other sausages.

[16Adams]

Never seen nor tried Opas Brats. What was it you didn’t like. Taste texture casing seasoning?were they raw Or precooked?

Most brats I’ve bought are really bland. Other brand Bratwurst Ive bought are boiled in beer butter onion stock etc then flash grilled- at times this process is reversed then eaten with a tortilla bread bun etc with mustard

As far as using Bratwurst as a regular grilled sausage to snack on , not what I do.

Opas Sausage—country blend green Chile etc are good imho

Now that I know Opas has a Bratwurst I’ll look for it and some German coarse mustard. Thanks for posting, I never knew they had a Bratwurst in their lineup

[TXNewbie]

Originally Posted by 16Adams

Never seen nor tried Opas Brats. What was it you didn’t like. Taste texture casing seasoning?were they raw Or precooked?

Most brats I’ve bought are really bland. Other brand Bratwurst Ive bought are boiled in beer butter onion stock etc then flash grilled- at times this process is reversed then eaten with a tortilla bread bun etc with mustard

As far as using Bratwurst as a regular grilled sausage to snack on , not what I do.

Opas Sausage—country blend green Chile etc are good imho

Now that I know Opas has a Bratwurst I’ll look for it and some German coarse mustard. Thanks for posting, I never knew they had a Bratwurst in their lineup

It was uncooked.

My initial first bite impression was that of thick, dense, and almost reminded me of a breakfast sausage. It just had a very different taste then I would expect from a regular Brat. I actually would take a Johnsonville uncooked beer brat over this any day.

The brats made from scratch at my local butcher are also superior and more traditional in taste and texture.

[16Adams]

I hear ya. Thanks. Actually I think Johnsonville is pretty solid for my part of the world. Coarse texture- I like that. I’m not that fond of bologna texture in a brat nor smoked sausage. Some are better than others. It has its place, but I don’t seek it out.

Thanks for the review

[TXNewbie]

Originally Posted by 16Adams

I hear ya. Thanks. Actually I think Johnsonville is pretty solid for my part of the world. Coarse texture- I like that. I’m not that fond of bologna texture in a brat nor smoked sausage. Some are better than others. It has its place, but I don’t seek it out.

Thanks for the review

One of the best is the brand Kiolbasa. Their Beef sausage (I get at Central Market and sometimes Costco - NOT their organic version) is outstanding. I believe they are out of San Antonio or someplace like that.

[mchar69]

I am in for the Brat discussion - I think I have Brat issues like I do Kebobs.
1. Costco here has stopped selling Brats late August. NO MO Brats.

You Wisconsin/ Chicago / Minnesota folks grasp this idea?
No, because WE all know - Brats are Football Food.

[16Adams]

Just did an inventory
2# Conecuh
3# Opa’s @Beef-Hatch GC & Country Blend
6 links Kiolbasa Beef
6 links Slovacek Garlic Jack
3 Wagyu SRF hot dogs
1 # Keeters Raw German
3# Milberger Raw Red Chile German
**

So while I’m out of Bratwurst, my Sausage Stash—well I’m good for a while

**tin of Original Spam :-))

[sleebus.jones]

Originally Posted by TXNewbie

It was uncooked.

My initial first bite impression was that of thick, dense, and almost reminded me of a breakfast sausage. It just had a very different taste then I would expect from a regular Brat. I actually would take a Johnsonville uncooked beer brat over this any day.

Did you get a weisswurst instead? Germans will refer to weisswurst as bratwurst.

[TXNewbie]

Originally Posted by sleebus.jones

Did you get a weisswurst instead? Germans will refer to weisswurst as bratwurst.

Confirmed with the wife it said Brats on the package. Otherwise I wouldn't have bought it not knowing what it was.

[TXNewbie]

Originally Posted by TXNewbie

Confirmed with the wife it said Brats on the package. Otherwise I wouldn't have bought it not knowing what it was.

Keep in mind it wasn't bad per se. It clearly was quality ingredients. It just was a taste that was unexpected.

[mchar69]

Did you get a weisswurst instead? Germans will refer to weisswurst as bratwurst.

I think that is a delicate veal sausage that is not to be missed - find them in Amish Markets.

It is much lighter in color and don't over cook them - delicious.

[BigThicket]

I like their regular sausage a lot. Haven't tried the Brats.

[sleebus.jones]

Originally Posted by TXNewbie

Confirmed with the wife it said Brats on the package. Otherwise I wouldn't have bought it not knowing what it was.

Yeah, but what I'm saying is what's on the package may not align with what you thought you were buying.

Did you get something like this? This is also a "bratwurst".

[TXNewbie]

Originally Posted by sleebus.jones

Yeah, but what I'm saying is what's on the package may not align with what you thought you were buying.

Did you get something like this? This is also a "bratwurst".

It was darker than that - more grey in color. Could it be darker and still be what you are suggesting?