Blutwurst
(bloot-verst)
Literally, "blood sausage." Made from pig's blood, diced
pork fat, onions and breadcrumbs. Also called blood pudding.
Bratwurst (braht-verst)
The best-known of these highly seasoned beef or pork sausages comes
from Nürnberg. Enjoy them grilled.
Brezel (bray´-zull)
This pretzel-like baked food with a soft inside and a crunchy outside
gets its distinctive color and taste from being dipped in lye and
coarse salt before it's baked.
Frankfurter (frahnk´-furt-er)
Not just a hot dog, this smoked sausage is made from pure pork,
eaten hot and usually accompanied by bread and mustard.
Kartoffelsalat (car-toff´-el-za-lot´)
This side dish of potato salad can come in many varieties, depending
on regional influences, but is usually made with a cream or mayonnaise
dressing.
Knödel (kuh-noh´-dle)
You might be served these dumplings instead of a potato dish. In
fact, Knödel are often made from potatoes.
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Leberkäse
(lay´-ber-kay´-zuh)
This specialty from southern Germany, Austria, and parts of Switzerland,
is similar to meat pie. It consists of corned beef, bacon and onions
baked casserole-style until it has a crunchy brown crust.
Sauerbraten (zow´-er-braht´-en)
Pot roast marinated for several days in vinegar, water, wine, and
spices.
Sauerkraut (zow´-er-kraut)
You'd find it on a Frankfurter.
Spätzle (shpate´-zull)
This noodle dish, common in the Black Forest/Stuttgart region, is
usually served with a meat dish and prepared with sauce. When mixed
with fried onions and cheese, it becomes Käsespätzle.
Weißwurst (vice-verst)
Literally "white sausage," this traditional Bavarian sausage
is made from veal, pork bacon, and seasonings. Enjoy it with sweet
mustard.
Zwiebelkuchen (zvee´-bull-coo´-ken)
Pie made with onions, diced bacon and caraway seed, served hot. |