Memorial Day Weekend Cookout Guide and Best Brats for the Grill
Memorial Day kicks off grilling season for real, and on this episode of Meat & Greet, Myke Stittsworth puts together the complete cookout guide. The star? Bratwurst — and Myke knows brats better than just about anyone.
From classic beer brats to creative flavors, Myke walks through the lineup at Stittsworth Meats and shares grilling tips that make every brat perfect — snappy skin, juicy inside, no blowouts.
Memorial Day Brat Guide
- Best brat flavors for a crowd
- Grilling technique: avoid the blowout
- Toppings and buns that actually match
- Full cookout menu ideas beyond just brats
About Meat & Greet
Myke Stittsworth joins KBUN Sports Radio's High Noon every week from Stittsworth Meats in Bemidji, MN.
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🍖 Recipe: Stittsworth Brat Bar with All the Fixings
Set up the ultimate cookout spread with grilled Stittsworth brats and a variety of toppings, letting guests customize their perfect brat experience.
Ingredients
- 12 Stittsworth Smoked Brats
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced into rings
- 1 large green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 12 brat buns
- Sauerkraut (1 jar, about 16 oz)
- Whole grain mustard
- Spicy brown mustard
- Diced jalapeños
- Shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat grill to medium-high and oil grates well.
- In a skillet on the side burner, melt butter and sauté sliced onions and peppers until softened, about 8--10 minutes.
- Grill Stittsworth brats 15--18 minutes, turning frequently for even browning.
- Warm sauerkraut in a small pot on the side burner.
- Toast brat buns lightly on the grill.
- Assemble brat bar with all toppings in small bowls so guests can customize.
Pro Tip: Stittsworth smoked brats are already fully cooked and seasoned, so you're really just heating them through and adding color. Don't poke them with a fork -- you'll lose the flavorful juices.