The Brat Box - 20lbs of Classic Bratwurst

The Brat Box, 20 lbs of Classic Bratwurst

Eighty quarter-pound links of fresh Indiana bratwurst. Ten 32 oz packs, eight links per pack, vacuum-sealed and frozen. Real natural hog casing for the snap, lean ground pork, a clean spice mix. Nothing else trying to fill out the recipe.

Ossian keeps these fresh, not smoked, so the pork stays front and center and the casing crisps the way a brat should when it hits a hot grate. Grill over medium heat until the casing snaps and the internal temp hits 160°F. Load into a soft roll with grainy mustard, sauerkraut, and grilled onions. Or simmer in beer and onions on the stovetop, then sear in cast iron to finish.

Twenty pounds is a season of grilling. Tailgates, backyard parties, weeknights when nobody wants to think about dinner. Pull a pack the night before, leave the rest in the freezer, keep going all summer.

The Maker

Ossian Smoked Meats has run the same brick smokehouse in Ossian, Indiana since 1946. Four generations of the same family on the cure room floor and the sausage line, turning out hickory-smoked pork and fresh sausage with methods that haven't changed because they don't need to. The bratwurst sits in that same lineage: ground in-house, seasoned, stuffed into hog casing, frozen.

FAQ

How many brats are in the box?
Eighty quarter-pound links, divided into ten 32 oz packs of 8 links each. Total weight: 20 lbs.

Are these fully cooked or raw?
Raw. The Classic Bratwurst is fresh, not smoked. Cook to an internal temperature of 160°F before serving.

What's the best way to cook them?
Grill over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until the casing snaps and the internal temp hits 160°F. You can also simmer in beer and onions on the stovetop, then sear in a cast-iron pan to finish.

How should I store them?
Keep frozen in original packaging for up to 3 months. Once thawed, refrigerate and use within 3 to 5 days. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before cooking.

How does this ship?
Frozen, vacuum-sealed in 32 oz packs, shipped in an insulated cooler with dry ice or gel packs.