What are the key differences between brats in Germany and the USA?
I lived in Germany for 6 months, I ate a lot of bratwurst during that time. It was very very good.
Here in the U.S. the bratwurst does not taste the same. I want a bratwurst like the ones in I had in Germany (from the little stands in downtown Wiesbaden).
What is the difference? is it a way it is prepared, prepped, or a different meat all together? I am pretty sure they were cooking them on flat grills.
How can I make bratwursts like this at home?
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The lack of veal is one. But..... those who have had them in Germany (I also lived in Wiesbaden) know that the bratwurst is "gently" grilled on a flat grill, not thrown on a fiery gas grill with flames and smoke and grease splatters. Why does it matter? Well.... the American way of grilling is so intense (flames touching meat) that the casing breaks almost every time. When the casing breaks, the juices (fat) flow out, causing more flames and more smoke. The you have a burnt sausage that is actually dried out. The European flat top method is slowly heating up the sausage without the fireworks. Juicier. Not scorched.
Of course the style of mustard (Senf) also adds something as well as a nice bun (Brötchen)....
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How are brats served in Germany?
Bratwurst When to eat: No German grill party is complete without one. Use a piece of pork back fat to season the griddle and grill the bratwurst, not too hot, until it's golden brown. How to eat: Poke a hole in your bread roll, stick that thueringer in and enjoy. Or, if you have to, use knife and fork.What is the difference between German sausage and bratwurst?
Bratwursts vs. Sausages: What's the Difference? Bratwursts are a type of sausage, but not all sausages are bratwursts. You can find sausages at the supermarket or butcher shop with a natural or synthetic casing, whereas bratwursts usually have a natural casing made from animal intestines or animal skin.What are brats called in Germany?
Bratwurst. One of the most famous of German sausages, second only to the Frankfurter W\xfcrstchen, the bratwurst\u2014a.k.a., "brat"\u2014is typically made from veal, beef or pork. The recipe for the actual sausage varies from region to region and has, to date, over 40 varieties.What are brats in America?
Bratwurst, often shortened to "brat" in American English, is a common type of sausage in the United States, especially in the Upper Midwestern region; the home to many people of German-American ethnicity. Wisconsin, where the largest ancestry group is German, is known for its bratwursts.10 DAILY DIFFERENCES between USA and GERMANY
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Answer 2
I'm sure it's down to how the meat is ground (if the issue is texture), and what spices are used (if the issue is flavor). It's less likely that the meat is totally different--though you never know.
There are about as many variations on any given type of sausage as there are people that make them.
Your best bet is to either keep trying to find a place that makes them the way you like them, or learn to make your own (fun and easy). There are a lot of books out there on sausage making, and it's not hard to do.
You will still need to learn to identify the characteristics of the wurst you liked so that you can, over time, learn to tell which sausage recipe will get you close, and so that you can adjust or combine recipes until you get the taste you're looking for.
Answer 3
What are billed as "brats" here in the US are only similar to German "bratwurst" by their shape! The meat is not the same, the grind is not the same, even the casing is not the same. And as others have noted, the cooking techniques (US grilling) leave much to be desired. There are commercial alternatives in the US to get those nice German style brats, with pale meat, fine texture, complex flavors, and overall close to genuine taste. A great bet is the Uncured Bavarian Bratwurst sold at Trader Joe's. Actually made in Germany. Sports the colors of Bavaria (blue and white diamonds). Really, quite good. If you don't have a Trader Joe's nearby, try the internet. A favorite of mine is GermanDeli.com. Good selections, and you can even get brotchen and senf!
Answer 4
Bratwurst is a sausage made up of Beef, Pork and Veal. There are significant differences in the flavors of meat around the world. Breeds of pork and beef especially have developed regional flavors based on breeding and feeding practices. For veal the young beef is still young enough and feeding practices standardized such that the veal portion of bratwurst should not create a difference. The combinations of the various meats, the additional seasoning and the use of marinade or even poaching the meat (in beer) can create notable differences in the final flavor.
Answer 5
I find most U.S. brats, at least the white ones, to be similar, in both taste and texture, to the Bayern Weisswurst. However, my personal favorite German wurst has always been the Nürnberger.
Whenever I visit Germany, I always return home to Cincinnati craving authentic wurst. The best American version I have found of the Nürnberger is from a native German butcher who immigrated to the United States and opened a shop called Bavaria Sausage in Wisconsin. He uses the same seasoning as in Germany and it is often the spices that make German wurst so unique and wonderful.
There are many other german favorites on his website which can be visited using this link:
Answer 6
I am willing to bet you are speaking about currywurst. Them tasty sliced brat/sausage made with a tomato/ketchup curry sauce. Served with pomme frits. Yum
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