Eric welcomes Josh Ostermann and Michelle Gormican Thompson from the Wisconsin Counties Association back into The Cabin for some frank discussion all about Wisconsin Brats (short for “bratwurst,” which is German means “frying sausage”) – including where to find some of the best ones at markets across the state. We also marvel at the fact that The Cabin is now three years old, but we promise we’re not throwing any tantrums or getting into mischief. Probably.
The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Dodge
County; https://www.wicounties.org/counties/dodge-county/
The Cabin is also presented by WCA’s Group Health Trust; serving local governments and school
districts, the WCA Group Health Trust partners closely with members to fulfill their employee health
benefit obligations in a fiscally responsible manner. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3JMizCX
Campfire Conversation: The conversation began with facts about bratwurst and Wisconsin’s status as a
leader in production – and consumption – of them not only nationwide, but worldwide. Eric, Josh, and
Michelle discussed some of the larger well-known manufacturers of brats and other sausages including
Johnsonville, which ships all over the world. The conversation then delves into smaller crafters of brats
and sausages in shops and markets all over the state, including places like Trig’s in Eagle River, Leroy
Meats in Horicon, Miesfeld’s in Sheboygan, JL Richards in Oregon, Meatski’s outside of Pound, Lake
Geneva Country Meats outside Lake Geneva, Bessey’s in Rhinelander, Fifield Smokehouse in Fifield,
Baraboo’s Meat Market, Louie’s in Cumberland, Maplewood just outside Green Bay, and plenty more
including rundowns of locations in Milwaukee. The debates about buying fresh vs. precooked, how to
cook your brat, dress your brat… all those that can start alliances or adversaries among Wisconsinites –
we cover it all.
Cabin Merch: The Cabin has some great t-shirts, mugs, and stickers and the lineup of Discover Wisconsin
gear is fantastic. Order online at shop.discoverwisconsin.com and use the code CABIN for 15% off
sitewide!
Marshfield Clinic; All of Us Research Program; https://bit.ly/3klM56E