German Wurst & Wurstsalat- traditional German FoodGerman Wurst is basically a type of sausage, and they come in a couple of different categories. It's a great idea to add them to a german gifts basket or to cook a german wurst recipe for the recipient. Read here everything you need to know. 
fresh sausagesFirst of all there are the fresh sausages. These sausages may not be cooked at all or they may have been cooked only one time and need to be reheated.Bockwurst:Then there is the Bockwurst, which is the second type of Wurst. This type is usually made from veal that is ground very fine and it is spiced with parsley and chives. This type of sausage is scalded and smoked, and usually it is served with a good portion of Bock beer.
Weisswurst:Another type of Wurst is the Weisswurst. This is a very pale sausage and the flavor is quite delicate as well. Usually it is made with veal, or in some cases pork and beef, and it also contains eggs and cream as well.You will find this type of Wurst often served at Oktoberfest along with sweet mustard, rye bread, and some beer to wash it all down. See a selection of Weisswurst in my picks below. Cervelat:Cervelat is another type of Wurst, and it is very similar to salami. This sausage contains beef, pork, spices, and usually some garlic or mustard as well and it is meant to be sliced. One very popular type of Cervelat is Thüringer. Knackwurst:No doubt you have heard about the sausages that are served with sauerkraut, and one type of this is Knackwurst. This is a sausage that is plump and short, and usually it needs to be grilled or poached.Wurstsalat
A very common "wurst recipe" in South of Germany is the "wurst salad" called Wurstsalat. It is mainly based on thin wurst stripes (Lyoner Wurst), pickled cucumbers and onions. Wurstsalat is often served with rye bread, pretzels or french fries. If you love wurst then this is a "must try!" Photo: Tom Belz - pixelio.de Return from "this" page to German Food Gifts Overview Return from "german wurst" page to Best German Gifts |