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- Pack
- 16 oz · 4 links per package
- Blend
- Veal and pork · gluten free · contains mustard
- Prep
- Fully cooked — heat and serve
- Heat
- No heat
- Best for
- Grill, simmer or skillet · a bun with mustard, kraut, stew · cookouts to Oktoberfest
- Made
- Fredericksburg, Texas · USDA inspected
Opa's Smoked Meats · Fredericksburg, Texas
Premium Cooked Bratwurst
No heat
German tradition. Texas craft.
Made with select cuts of veal and pork, our bratwurst honors Texas-German heritage with traditional seasonings and a smooth, hearty bite.
Carried by grocery stores across Texas, the South and Southwest.Where to buy →
Ships cold in an insulated box — Texas orders Mon–Wed, out of state Mon–Tue. Shipping is calculated at checkout.
- Pack
- 16 oz · 4 links per package
- Blend
- Veal and pork · gluten free · contains mustard
- Prep
- Fully cooked — heat and serve
- Heat
- No heat
- Best for
- Grill, simmer or skillet · a bun with mustard, kraut, stew · cookouts to Oktoberfest
- Made
- Fredericksburg, Texas · USDA inspected
The story
Made with select cuts of veal and pork, our bratwurst honors Texas-German heritage with traditional seasonings and a smooth, hearty bite. Cooked in small batches and never smoked, it carries the balance of a classic bratwurst, with no heat.
Throw it on the grill with a cold pilsner and a soft pretzel, simmer it into a Sunday stew with caraway and onions, or serve it on a plate with sauerkraut, grainy mustard, and warm rye. Equally at home at an Oktoberfest table or a backyard cookout.
Made by Opa's in Fredericksburg, Texas. Family-owned since 1947.
How to heat it
Fully cooked — you're heating it through, not cooking it.
Medium heat, never high. Turn it often, and don't prick the casing — the snap is the point. Let the links sit out 10–15 minutes first; they heat more evenly.
Grill: medium heat, indirect, 8–10 minutes, turning often.
Skillet: ½ inch of water, bring to a simmer, about 12 minutes turning often. Pour the water off and give the links 1–2 minutes dry — that brings the color and the snap back.
Oven: 375°F on a baking sheet, about 10 minutes, flip halfway.
Air fryer: 300°F, no preheat, single layer, 7 minutes, no turning.
Coins: slice ¼ inch — one link gives 14 to 16. Sheet pan at 375°F about 6 minutes, turning halfway, or air fryer at 300°F about 4 minutes.
Microwave: not recommended — it toughens the casing.
Medium heat, never high. Turn it often, and don't prick the casing — the snap is the point. Let the links sit out 10–15 minutes first; they heat more evenly.
Grill: medium heat, indirect, 8–10 minutes, turning often.
Skillet: ½ inch of water, bring to a simmer, about 12 minutes turning often. Pour the water off and give the links 1–2 minutes dry — that brings the color and the snap back.
Oven: 375°F on a baking sheet, about 10 minutes, flip halfway.
Air fryer: 300°F, no preheat, single layer, 7 minutes, no turning.
Coins: slice ¼ inch — one link gives 14 to 16. Sheet pan at 375°F about 6 minutes, turning halfway, or air fryer at 300°F about 4 minutes.
Microwave: not recommended — it toughens the casing.
The full guide, every product → How to Heat Our Products.
Keeping it
Unopened
Refrigerate — without exception. Good through the best-by date on the package.
Opened
Airtight in the fridge, 5–7 days.
Freezing
Freeze by the best-by date; good for up to a year.
Questions people ask
What is Opa's Bratwurst?
Opa's Bratwurst is a Texas-German take on the classic bratwurst — mild and savory, cooked rather than smoked, made with a veal and pork blend. Fully cooked and gluten free — a popular choice for grilling and serving on a bun.
Is it fully cooked?
Yes. It's already fully cooked — you're just heating it through. Medium heat, turn it often, don't rush it.
How hot is it?
No heat.
What's in it?
Veal and pork. No wheat or gluten ingredients and no dairy; it does contain mustard. Natural pork casing.
Which stores carry it?
Grocery stores across Texas, the South and Southwest. See every store on our Where to Buy page, or ask at the counter in Fredericksburg.
How does it ship?
In an insulated box with gel packs — Texas orders Monday–Wednesday, out of state Monday–Tuesday, so nothing sits over a weekend. Enter your ZIP in the cart to see your exact shipping rate before checkout.
Where can I buy it?
Right here — it ships cold anywhere in the U.S. — and at our Deli & Market in Fredericksburg. Grocery stores across Texas, the South and Southwest carry a selection of what we make; Where to Buy shows what each store near you has.
More answers in the FAQ.
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