I have German butchers all around me here in northern Michigan so I rarely have to make brats. Vollwerth's from the UP are the best commercial brand. Johnsonville brats are available at McDonald's! I think they taste a little over processed. This is the recipe I use. * Exported from MasterCook * Sheboygan Bratwurst Recipe By : Bruce Aidells Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Meats Sausage Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 1/2 pounds pork butt 1 pound veal shoulder 1/2 pound pork back fat 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon ground mace 1 teaspoon ground caraway seeds 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 cup milk medium hog casings Mix measts and fat and all seasonings in large bowl and grind with 1/8" plate. Add milk and knead until spices are well mixed in. Stuff into casings and tie off at 5". You can poach them in beer for 20 minutes or grill them raw. Makes 3 pounds. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- Kit