The final five contestants in the 2026 Salmon’s Meat Products Food Fight for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers have been revealed, with this year being “brat edition.”
Out of 130 submissions, judges were able to narrow down to five recipes featuring one of the listed Salmon’s Meat Product’s bratwursts.
“Contestants were able to choose from an Italian, pepper jack, Badger or a basic brat to construct their recipes,” said assistant director of food and beverages for the Timber Rattlers, Megan Andrews.
Andrews said she and five other judges prioritized five factors when looking for the top five recipes.
“We looked for recipes that were creative, ballpark friendly, realistic, have quick prep time and a decent price point,” Andrews said. “We want the winning recipe to be something you can enjoy while watching the game.”
The winning recipe will be featured on the concession menu at Neuroscience Group Field. The winner will also receive four vouchers for any home game during the regular season, four vouchers for their food item and an opportunity to throw out the first pitch before a game.
It’s now up to fans to decide who will be the winner of this year’s Food Fight by casting their votes online. Voting is open from now until March 8 and the winner will be announced on the Timber Rattlers’ social media pages on March 12.
Fans can vote for one of the following top five recipes:
The Southwest Grand Slam submitted by Eric Balkman of Appleton comes with a jalapeno and pepper jack brat topped with pickled onions, roasted corn and black bean salsa, cilantro and lime and served on a brioche bun with avocado cream.The Reuben Bratwurst submitted by Jack Knaack of Kaukauna comes with a classic brat covered in a creamy Swiss cheese sauce, corned beef bits and sauerkraut and served on a pretzel bun with thousand island sauce on top.The Pizza Brat submitted by Ashley Bellin of Neenah comes with an Italian brat topped with garlic butter, pizza sauce, pepperoni and mozzarella cheese served in a brat bun.The Hot Honey Brat submitted by Dawn Evans of Negaunee, Michigan comes with a classic brat topped with hot honey, brown mustard and caramelized onions on a soft roll.Gnaf’s Nacho Poutine submitted by David Clark from Wild Rose comes with Badger brat coins served over a bed of waffle fries and topped with beer cheese and fresh cheese curds.
To vote for your favorite recipe visit milb.com/wisconsin/news/2026-food-fight-final-five.
The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers’ home season opening game against the Beloit Sky Carp kicks off at 6:40 p.m. on April 2. For more information and to purchase tickets visit milb.com/wisconsin.
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