Fjosne always uses the oven when cooking bratwurst at home. "I preheat the oven on broil, set the brats in a cast iron pan and roast until the top of the brat is golden brown," he explains.

Like their beef cousins, bratwurst burgers can be cooked in a variety of ways. A smoker, skillet, or cast-iron pan will net you great results. However you do it, don't rush the cooking process ...