Fresh Bratwurst Should Be Poached Before Grilling

To poach fresh bratwurst before frying or grilling, follow the simple instructions below.

• To poach fresh sausage, bring water in a saucepan to a boil and then add the uncooked sausages.
• Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cover. Cook for approximately 10 minutes.
• After simmering for 10 minutes you can finish cooking and browning them by frying, grilling or broiling.

Poaching is just one of the many methods used for cooking pork. Our Pork Cooking Guide shows step-by-step instructions on using many different methods, such as roasting, frying, grilling, and stir-frying.