Sausage-making and bratwurst are part of history and tradition in Wisconsin, yet there is always something new to learn. That’s the view of Nathan Broker, the head sausage-maker at Fox Bros. Piggly Wiggly . After working his way through a two-year program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Broker earned the title of Master Meat Crafter in December.
Bringing meat industry professionals from around the world to Madison, the one-of-a-kind program launched in 2010.
Broker works out of the Fox Bros.’ Hartford location. The company, which has grown to 10 employee-owned locations since 1988, has become known for their award-winning sausages, including receiving accolades at the Wisconsin State Fair for everything from the pre-cooked original brats and spicy southwest chicken brats to mild beef snack sticks, pepperoni pizza sausage, maple breakfast links and original summer sausage.
Broker, who grew up in Hartford, talked with the Journal Sentinel during a break in production at the Fox Bros. Piggly Wiggly in Hartford.