Brat Thought

Irrad8 · 04-03-2008, 07:28 PM

KickassBBQs thread on Brats got me thinkin. Is it considered a Brethren no-no to give the Brats a soak in a beer hot tub after they're done. Sometimes I will put them in a hot beer and onion bath for "holding" after I grill them. I think I got that from a beer commercial years ago.

Bigdog · 04-03-2008, 07:36 PM

Heck no. The only rule we have about beer is to not waste it, unless of course it is cheap chit.

Ron_L · 04-03-2008, 08:26 PM

Personally I like a beer hot tub before grilling. I've found that the beer hot tub after grilling softens the nice, crisp skin.

gotwood · 04-03-2008, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron_L

Personally I like a beer hot tub before grilling. I've found that the beer hot tub after grilling softens the nice, crisp skin.

You...are correct, Sir!!

radmanct · 04-03-2008, 09:12 PM

irrad8, Have you ever had some of our venison brats from Mondovi WI? We usually boil them in Leinekeugels first.

willkat98 · 04-03-2008, 09:18 PM

I also think ya gotta go with Pilsner

MIL used Guiness bath and it tasted like chit

bigabyte · 04-03-2008, 09:23 PM

Anyone ever do the beer hot tub in the smoker? Just wondering if that did anything.

bigabyte · 04-03-2008, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by willkat98

I also think ya gotta go with Pilsner

MIL used Guiness bath and it tasted like chit

That sounds just nasty. I like Guiness to drink, but that does not sound good at all.

Brewmaster · 04-03-2008, 09:30 PM

When I do large quantities I always do the beer and onion bath. I also throw in a ton of garlic and some Montreal Steak Season. Just to step it up a little. You can see my baths on the top shelf.

nthole · 04-03-2008, 09:35 PM

I do it before and after, and I do it in the smoker. Great smokey flavor...oh and the brats taste great too.

If you don't soak them in beer at some point you've committed a sin.

Irrad8 · 04-03-2008, 09:38 PM

Brewmaster- that is one awesome load of brats.

Radmanct- yes I have had those and they are fantastic

Brewmaster · 04-03-2008, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by nthole

I do it before and after, and I do it in the smoker. Great smokey flavor...oh and the brats taste great too.

If you don't soak them in beer at some point you've committed a sin.

Almost woodpile there. LOL

thenewguy · 04-03-2008, 09:48 PM

Sooo...how do you guys tell when they're done? Temp alone?
I would think tubbin' them afterwards would make 'em "mushy".
If your'e only smoking them, I suppose the skin doesn't get very crisp,no?
How long to expect to smoke brats?

Brewmaster · 04-03-2008, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by thenewguy

Sooo...how do you guys tell when they're done? Temp alone?
I would think tubbin' them afterwards would make 'em "mushy".
If your'e only smoking them, I suppose the skin doesn't get very crisp,no?
How long to expect to smoke brats?

I cook them about 45 min. at 250. The bath keeps them from wrinkling and keeps them moist. My $.02

I don't think there is a huge science behind brats. No matter how you cook them, I think with some hot and spicy mustard you can't go wrong.

Hey, has anyone put one in the deep fryer? That would make them crisp.

Cheers,

Nate

Norcoredneck · 04-03-2008, 10:03 PM

I also let them soak in beer in the gullet no atter how I cook them!

04-03-2008, 07:28 PM	#1
Irrad8 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-14-07 Location: Moberly, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Brat Thought KickassBBQs thread on Brats got me thinkin. Is it considered a Brethren no-no to give the Brats a soak in a beer hot tub after they're done. Sometimes I will put them in a hot beer and onion bath for "holding" after I grill them. I think I got that from a beer commercial years ago. __________________ Brian aka Irradiate Lit & Loaded BBQ BBQ-Brethren - MOFO Chapter Traeger - Lil Tex, UDS -old school, Weber - 22" kettle Brinkmann - 6 burner w rotis (for grillin'), 2 burner (for tailgatn') KCBS member & CBJ 2006 FORD SUPERCREW 4x4..with racing stripes 2003 PLAYMOR 7' X 16' Hauler Always a bottle of Gentleman Jack in the fridge Am I in the "wood pile" ......again..

04-03-2008, 07:36 PM	#2
Bigdog somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 09-17-03 Location: Wichita, Kansas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Heck no. The only rule we have about beer is to not waste it, unless of course it is cheap chit. __________________ Bigdog Weber Platinum Kettle, Weber OTS, Meco square grill, ECB, a WSM, a cool fold up camping grill, a Blackstone flat top camping stove, The MOAB, and now the proud owner of a YS640, MOINK. Smoke on Brother KC Father of the Fatty (the name) 4/20/04 on the BBQ Brethren with inspiration from Brother parrothead.

04-03-2008, 08:26 PM	#3
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Chicago 'Burbs Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Personally I like a beer hot tub before grilling. I've found that the beer hot tub after grilling softens the nice, crisp skin. __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Save The Fatty! FEC-100/BWS Party/Memphis Pro SS/PBC/LBGE X 2/SBGE/Mini BGE/Nomad Pellet-matic/Good-One Model 42/WSM X 2/Cookshack Smokette 008/Weber Performer/Weber Gasser/Weber Kettle X 2/Weber Smokey Joe/WGA/UDS/Coffee Roasting Gasser and a pickle Remembering a friend

04-03-2008, 09:18 PM	#6
willkat98 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Chicago Western Burbs, but always south of Madison Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I also think ya gotta go with Pilsner MIL used Guiness bath and it tasted like chit __________________ . Bill-Chicago "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." - Jack Reacher Bandera, M-BGE, WSM, Gold Kettle, Kenmore Gasser, 36Qt Turkey Fryer, ECB, Dutch Oven

04-03-2008, 09:23 PM	#7
bigabyte somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-10-06 Location: Overland Fark, KS Downloads: 1 Uploads: 1	Anyone ever do the beer hot tub in the smoker? Just wondering if that did anything. __________________ Chris Baker For great food and and an even better time join the BBQ Brethren Throwdowns *First ever recipient of the Silverfinger Award!* Yes, I own a whole bunch of BBQ crap also. *Certified MOINK Baller & IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball Judge #0003 - Get your MOINK Certification today!* The Secret Squirrel Society doesn't exist - Zero Club member

04-03-2008, 09:12 PM	#5
radmanct Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 02-11-08 Location: Urbandale,IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	irrad8, Have you ever had some of our venison brats from Mondovi WI? We usually boil them in Leinekeugels first.

04-03-2008, 09:30 PM	#9
Brewmaster is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-05-07 Location: St. Louis Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I do.. When I do large quantities I always do the beer and onion bath. I also throw in a ton of garlic and some Montreal Steak Season. Just to step it up a little. You can see my baths on the top shelf. __________________ FEC-100 PG-500 Large Egg Weber Ranch Kettle BBQ070 (Lil Tex) BBQ075 (Texas) UDS

04-03-2008, 09:35 PM	#10
nthole Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: St. Louis Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I do it before and after, and I do it in the smoker. Great smokey flavor...oh and the brats taste great too. If you don't soak them in beer at some point you've committed a sin. __________________ Neil -- "Easy Bake Master" NB Bandera [gone to heaven...conveniently located in Long Island, NY] WSM A, WSM B, UDS, Easy Bake Oven Pork Pistols BBQ MOFO Illuminati MOINK...It's what's for linner.

04-03-2008, 09:38 PM	#11
Irrad8 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-14-07 Location: Moberly, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Brewmaster- that is one awesome load of brats. Radmanct- yes I have had those and they are fantastic __________________ Brian aka Irradiate Lit & Loaded BBQ BBQ-Brethren - MOFO Chapter Traeger - Lil Tex, UDS -old school, Weber - 22" kettle Brinkmann - 6 burner w rotis (for grillin'), 2 burner (for tailgatn') KCBS member & CBJ 2006 FORD SUPERCREW 4x4..with racing stripes 2003 PLAYMOR 7' X 16' Hauler Always a bottle of Gentleman Jack in the fridge Am I in the "wood pile" ......again..

04-03-2008, 09:48 PM	#13
thenewguy Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-23-07 Location: Norwalk,Iowa Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Sooo...how do you guys tell when they're done? Temp alone? I would think tubbin' them afterwards would make 'em "mushy". If your'e only smoking them, I suppose the skin doesn't get very crisp,no? How long to expect to smoke brats?

04-03-2008, 10:03 PM	#15
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I also let them soak in beer in the gullet no atter how I cook them! __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*

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