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Summer may be coming to an end soon, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to pack up the grill and stop grilling outdoors. I personally think this is the ideal time to get outdoors and grill because the weather is starting to cool and it’s not too hot to be standing in the sun cooking. Making Bratwurst you may need a charcoal grill, here are some of the best charcoal smokers available according to Barbeque Smoked.

Did you know that August 16th is National Bratwurst  Day? Here is the perfect excuse to warm up that grill and start cooking! My biggest question for you is… how do you celebrate National Bratwurst Day? Is is with friends… a neighborhood get-together… a family reunion… I want to know!

The best thing about Johnsonville Brats is that there are so many different ways to top them. Whether you smother your brats in mustard or overflow the bun with onions, there is no wrong way to enjoy them. You can take something so simple and ordinary and transform it into something amazing just by adding toppings! Something that I really enjoy setting up when hosting a BBQ is a “toppings station.” I always try to include toppings that are not what you would typically think to add. It’s always so much fun to see how everyone creates their brat and which topping combinations they enjoy most.

One of my all time favorite toppings is none other than sauerkraut! This gives anything you eat that hint of sourness that isn’t too overwhelming! I would love to know which toppings you enjoy most on your brat! Let me know in the comment section below.

Do you plan on celebrating Bratsgiving this month? If so… I would love to know how you are celebrating! Will you be hosting an end of the summer party at your house or heading to family’s for a fun BBQ? There is nothing that brings family closer together than enjoying delicious food together… am I right!?