Cheddar Bacon Jalapeño Brats

[KEhrl]

No big crowd to cook for this July 4th so I wanted to try something new. Picked up these brats from a local butcher “Let’s Meat on the Avenue” in Alexandria, VA as I’ve yet to smoke sausage on my WSM. They were great! Huge chunks of cheese visible under the casing which made for very cheesy bites. The filling also contained German Lager from a local brewery, Port City, which imparted great flavor. Smoked these at 250 for about 90 minutes, flipping a couple times throughout until they reached 160 degrees. Used some cherry wood chips for a mild smoke. Happy 4th everyone!

 

[Jeff Boudman]

Looking good!

 

[Cliff Bartlett]

Looks and sounds delicious. Looks like someone didn't like Brats.

 

[Greg in Utah]

Psssssst.... I think you had 2 bratwurst imposters on that grate.

 

[Rich G]

Those are some tasty looking tubes of meat! I'm working on a cheese/pepper bratwurst variation.....still one of the best sausages I've had (Hatch chile/cheddar sausage at Cattleack BBQ in TX.)

R

 

[Rich Dahl]

They look great, sure they tasted the same.

 

[KEhrl]

Psssssst.... I think you had 2 bratwurst imposters on that grate.

Haha yea. I threw a couple of DC Style half smokes on there towards the end, which are basically monster beef/pork hot dogs.

 

[KEhrl]

Those are some tasty looking tubes of meat! I'm working on a cheese/pepper bratwurst variation.....still one of the best sausages I've had (Hatch chile/cheddar sausage at Cattleack BBQ in TX.)

R

Yes! I have been to Cattelack before actually while doing some work in the area. Best BBQ I've had! I hope to recreate their sausage one day.

 

[KEhrl]

Looks and sounds delicious. Looks like someone didn't like Brats.

More meat the merrier!

 

[mikemm]

Those look very good, i bet they were awesome!

 

[CaseT]

Looks great! Love a good smoked brat!