Born and raised in Germany, Uli Lengenberg is a master butcher and the founder of Uli’s Famous Sausage, Seattle’s premier spot for high-quality encased meats.

Uli Lengenberg

When it comes to wursts, Uli Lengenberg of Uli’s Famous Sausage is the best. He knows his stuff—and how to make the perfect stuffing for any brat, link, or banger. He’s been a German Master Butcher for over 30 years, traveling from Germany to Taiwan before setting up shop in Pike Place Market almost two decades ago. He’s the man with the plan when it comes to franks, but also knows that sausages come in all shapes, sizes, and flavors. This can make crafting the perfectly seasoned specimen a little bit mystifying, so we asked Uli to share his tips and tricks for making the snappiest sausage. From selecting the perfect meat to creating unexpected flavor bombs to developing killer texture, Uli gives us all his pro secrets for crafting your very own house brat. *OTHER PEOPLE’S IDEAS: A Series From ChefSteps

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How to Design Your Own Sausage, With Uli of Uli’s Famous Sausage