German Food

Bratwurst The name “Bratwurst” is a sausage made from pork in a natural casing and then grilled or fried in a pan. It is a favorite in Germany, and each region has its own specialty. Some Bratwurst are sold raw, while others are sold pre-cooked. It is important to know this so that they are […]

What is Glühwein? Popular at German Christmas markets, and holiday gatherings, this is a mulled wine, with a different twist. Glühwein is traditionally served at stalls at Christmas markets across Germany and Austria to keep people warm as they shop and socialize. German Glühwein, literally translates to glow-wine, because of how you feel after you’ve

German potato salad varies!  Most people think that all German potato salad is served warm, but that’s only one variety.  Here, we’ll look at the three types of German potato salad. Pick your favorite! German Potato Salad is made from potatoes that have less starch in them, because they keep their shape better after cooking.

Strudel is a layered pastry with a sweet filling, like apples.  It became popular in the Hapsburg Empire in the 18th century.  The word comes from the German word which literally means “whirlpool”. A pastry dough is rolled or stretched thin, then filled and rolled up.  Strudel is often served with vanilla ice cream.  It

Bienenstich is a German cake made primarily out of sweet bread, vanilla custard filling and honey-glazed sliced-almond topping. Bienenstich means “bee sting” in German. One source for the origin of bienenstich cites a legend of German bakers from the 15th century who lobbed beehives at raiders from a neighboring village, successfully repelling them, and celebrated

  Spätzle is a German egg noodle pasta with a chewy, dumpling-like texture. The short noodles are usually irregularly shaped and made from a batter of eggs mixed with flour and milk or water. What is Spatzle? Spätzle is a classic dish for those living in the Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria states in the Southern region

German goulash is a hearty beef stew, seasoned with onion, paprika and caraway seeds. It is a simple, rich and comforting one pot meal that’s great over egg noodles, mashed potatoes or spaetzle. What cut of meat is goulash?   The cut you need is flank or chuck. Flank is from the lower half of the

What is Kasseler Rippchen? Kassler Rippchen are bone-in pork chops that have been cured in a salt brine and smoked, but not cooked. The process of smoking meat and then letting it ripen in a salt brine is known as “Kasseler.” In Germany, this process is used on other cuts of pork, not just the

Sauerbraten is a traditional German roast of heavily marinated meat. It is regarded as a national dish of Germany, and is frequently served in German-style restaurants internationally. It can be prepared from a variety of meats, most often from beef, but also from venison, lamb and pork. What cut of beef for sauerbraten? A rump

  What is Schnitzel?   Schnitzel is a tender slice of meat, pounded thin, then breaded and fried, giving it a crispy coating. The dish’s name comes from the German word “schnitt,” which translates to “cut.” The most popular type of meat for schnitzel is veal (wiener-schnitzel) or pork (schweine-schnitzel), but there are also varieties made

Rouladen is one of Germany’s most famous and delicious dishes!    Rouladen are thinly sliced lean beef pieces filled with bacon, onions, mustard and pickles, then held together with toothpicks and browned and simmered in a fantastic gravy. They are also fairly easy to make. Ingredients ·         1/4 cup of Dijon mustard ·         8 slices