[header] How to grill bratwurst [title] Clean the grill thoroughly. [step] Before you kick things off, use a wire grill brush to scrub the grates until they shine. Caked-on char and leftover drippings from past cookouts will increase the likelihood of the sausages sticking. 
[substeps] Slide the brush along the grates lengthwise, not straight across. You'll be able scrape off more gunk this way.