EPISODE · Jan 31, 2023 · 51 MIN
MEAT Wisconsin: Some of the Best Brats in the State (and we’re 3 years old!)
from The Cabin · host Eric Paulsen, Josh Ostermann, Matt Renta, Michelle Gormican Thompson
The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring DodgeCounty; https://www.wicounties.org/counties/dodge-county/ The Cabin is also presented by WCA’s Group Health Trust; serving local governments and schooldistricts, the WCA Group Health Trust partners closely with members to fulfill their employee healthbenefit obligations in a fiscally responsible manner. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3JMizCX Campfire Conversation: The conversation began with facts about bratwurst and Wisconsin’s status as aleader in production – and consumption – of them not only nationwide, but worldwide. Eric, Josh, andMichelle discussed some of the larger well-known manufacturers of brats and other sausages includingJohnsonville, which ships all over the world. The conversation then delves into smaller crafters of bratsand sausages in shops and markets all over the state, including places like Trig’s in Eagle River, LeroyMeats in Horicon, Miesfeld’s in Sheboygan, JL Richards in Oregon, Meatski’s outside of Pound, LakeGeneva Country Meats outside Lake Geneva, Bessey’s in Rhinelander, Fifield Smokehouse in Fifield,Baraboo’s Meat Market, Louie’s in Cumberland, Maplewood just outside Green Bay, and plenty moreincluding rundowns of locations in Milwaukee. The debates about buying fresh vs. precooked, how tocook your brat, dress your brat… all those that can start alliances or adversaries among Wisconsinites –we cover it all. Cabin Merch: The Cabin has some great t-shirts, mugs, and stickers and the lineup of Discover Wisconsingear is fantastic. Order online at shop.discoverwisconsin.com and use the code CABIN for 15% offsitewide! Marshfield Clinic; All of Us Research Program; https://bit.ly/3klM56E
What this episode covers
Eric welcomes Josh Ostermann and Michelle Gormican Thompson from the Wisconsin Counties Association back into The Cabin for some frank discussion all about Wisconsin Brats (short for “bratwurst,” which is German means “frying sausage”) – including where to find some of the best ones at markets across the state. We also marvel at the fact that The Cabin is now three years old, but we promise we’re not throwing any tantrums or getting into mischief. Probably.
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