Is boiling bratwurst necessary
> wrote in message ...
> kilikini > wrote:
>
> > "Sue" > wrote in message
> > k.net...
> > > I always see recipes calling for brats to be boiled before grilling or
> > > frying.
> > > Will it ruin them by skipping this step?
>
> > I grew up in Wisconsin and I don't recall my parents ever boiling a brat
> > first. I'd think the only reason that it would be suggested is because
a
> > brat is made from pork. If it's not grilled completely, you could still
> > have some raw pork in there.
>
> All it takes is patience. You can grill a brat completely done
> without burning, but it takes some time and a low flame. If you
> try to grill it on high heat like a burger you'll get an
> overcooked outside or undercooked inside or both. I never
> boil them and they come out just fine.
>
> Bill Ranck
> Blacksburg, Va.
>
thanks folks.
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