Not all brats are born equal. A standard brat is about 1 inch thick, but gourmet varieties can be bigger. For thicker brats (1.5 inches or more), add 3 to 5 minutes to the grilling time and an extra 5 minutes in the simmer. Always trust your thermometer more than your timer.
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And here’s a fun fact from Germany: the word “bratwurst” literally means “finely chopped sausage,” but the cooking tradition dates back to the 14th century. Back then, they didn’t have digital thermometers—they judged doneness by feel. Today, science is your friend: 160°F is the magic number.
