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How Long to Cook Fresh Bratwurst (Uncooked Pork Sausage) in the grill

Specification: 5–6 oz raw fresh brats, casings intact and unpricked

Target Temp
Heat Waves
Two-zone: 350°F indirect first, then 500°F direct to colour
Direct Flame
Total Time
Clock Time
18–22 mins (indirect first, hard sear last)
Total Cook Window
Flip Mark
Flip Action
8m
Turnover Point
Internal Safe Temp
Thermometer Probe
160°F (71°C) — USDA safe minimum for fresh pork sausage
USDA Safe Pull

3-Step Execution Protocol

1
Preheat & Prep

Preheat grill to Two-zone: 350°F indirect first, then 500°F direct to colour. Clean and oil grates. Prepare fresh bratwurst (uncooked pork sausage) (5–6 oz raw fresh brats, casings intact and unpricked).

2
Cook & Flip

Cook for 18–22 mins (indirect first, hard sear last). Flip at the 8-minute mark for even browning.

3
Check & Rest

Casing is taut and springs back when pressed with a thumb; a probe at the fattest point reads 160°F. Confirm internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) — USDA safe minimum for fresh pork sausage. Rest for 3 minutes before serving.

Verification Basis & Testing Rig

USDA FSIS 160°F safe minimum for fresh (uncooked) pork sausage; casing-integrity guidance from the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board bratwurst handling notes and the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council technical bulletin.

Pro Tip: Cook indirect until the internal temp is around 150°F, then move to direct heat for a hard 2–3 minute sear to colour the casing. Grilling brats over full direct heat from the start splits the casings, dumps the fat into the fire, and gives you black-outside/raw-inside sausage that everyone politely eats one bite of. Do not prick the casings — piercing them drains the fat that keeps the interior juicy.
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