It's the "wurst" episode yet. Hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr visit with Jim LeGrand of LeGrand's Market & Catering (4414 Donovan), family-owned and -operated in St. Louis Hills for more than three dozen years. LeGrand, the company's head butcher, discusses how the brats accidentally developed a cult following over time. Learn about the best ways to season and cook brats, preferred toppings and condiments, and some creative concoctions, from the crowd-favorite brown sugar pineapple brat to a not-so-successful Easter Jelly Belly brat. Plus, George and Cheryl share where to find the best brats, hot dogs, and sausages in St. Louis. Listen and follow Arch Eats on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.

This episode is sponsored by South Grand Cultural Alliance and supported by Sugar & Slice Bakery on Main. Get ready for the South Grand Fall & Music Fest on Saturday, September 21. Explore more than 70 vendors offering handmade crafts, vintage finds, and boutique treasures. Learn more at southgrand.org/events.

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Mentioned in this episode:

• Sabroso Cocina Mexicana: 11146 Old St. Charles Rock (St. Ann) and 2726 Sutton (Maplewood), 314-918-5037 and 314-335-7295
• Rosé by Peno: 1463 S. 18th, Lafayette Square, 314-405-8500.
• LeGrand’s Market & Catering: 4414 Donovan, St. Louis Hills, 314- 353-6128
• Kenrick’s Meats & Catering: 4324 Weber, Affton, 314-631-2440
• Mannino’s Market: 5205 Highway N, Cottleville, 636-441-7755.
• Wennemen Meat Co.: 7415 State Route 15, St. Libory, Illinois, 618-768-4328
• Bolyard’s Meat and Provisions: 2733 Sutton, Maplewood, 314-647-2567
• The Corner Butcher: 15634 Manchester (Ellisville) and 2099 Bentley Manor (Fenton), 636-220-2727 and 636-529-1140
• Paul’s Market: 1020 N. Elizabeth, Ferguson, 314-524-3652.
• Piekutowski’s: 4100 N. Florissant, Florissant, 314-534-6256. 
• G&W Meat & Bavarian Style Sausage Company: 4828 Parker, Tower Grove South, 314-352-5066.
• Urban Chestnut Brewing Co: 4465 Manchester, The Grove, 314-222-0143
• Old Rock House: 1200 S. 7th, Soulard, 314-588-0505
• Gus’ Pretzels: 1820 Arsenal, Benton Park, 314-664-4010
• Pretzel Boy’s: Four locations
• Woofie’s: 1919 Woodson, Overland, 314-426-6291

You may also enjoy these SLM articles:

• LeGrand's Market & Catering: A true slice of the city
• Where to find the best brats, hot dogs, and sausages in St. Louis