Welcome to the Bratwurst-Recipe Method, where we're about to ruin your diet with the most delicious, most artery-clogging, most German sausage-based recipe ever.
Step 1: Gather Ingredients
Step 2: Mix and Mingle
Combine pork and beef in a large bowl, mixing until they just tolerate each other's presence.
Step 3: Add Seasonings with Finesse
Sprinkle salt, black pepper, nutmeg, and nutmeg powder (if using) over the mixture, making sure not to get too close to the edges, lest ye olde sausage gods smite thee.
Step 4: Form the Bratwurst of Dreams
Use a sausage stuffer or your fists to shape the mixture into the perfect bratwurst. Don't worry if it's not perfect; imperfections will only add to its charm.
Step 5: Cure and Rest
Cover the mixture with plastic wrap, refrigerate, and let it rest for a few hours, allowing the flavors to meld together like a well-crafted marriage.
Proceed to Step 6: Sear and Devour
Or, if you're feeling fancy, proceed to Step 6: Grill and Regale
But don't worry, we won't judge you if you just eat it straight from the fridge, we won't tell.