Poaching fresh sausages like bratwurst in beer (a crisp lager, pilsner, or aromatic Belgian-style ale) before grilling infuses them with added flavor, helps keeps them moist and juicy, and shortens their finish over the fire (since you’ll be giving them a nice char, and not cooking them through), so you’ll have more time to enjoy the party. For the best flavor, seek out the best quality sausages you can find (ideally from a local artisan meat market) and pretzel buns you can find. A drizzle of grainy mustard and colorful pickled radishes add sharpness and crunch, without getting in the way of this stellar sausage and bun combo.

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