Weißwurst and Brezn

Cooking & Recipes | Germany

Cooking & Recipes | Germany

Authentic German white sausage (Weisswurst)
Nutrition information

% of daily allowance

Protein
28 oz
56 %
Fat
35 oz
54 %
Sugar
3 oz
6 %
Carbohydrates
60 oz
20 %

German White Sausage Recipe – Authentic Weisswurst

German white sausage, known as Weisswurst, is a traditional Bavarian specialty made from minced veal and pork back bacon. This German white sausage recipe guides you through preparing this authentic and flavorful dish, typically enjoyed with pretzels and sweet mustard. Discover how to make and serve Weisswurst for a true taste of Bavaria.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cooking Time: 40 mins
Total: 60 minutes mins

Ingredients

For the Weißwurst:

  • 8 fresh Weißwurst sausages
  • 1 onion, halved
  • 2 liters water
  • 10 peppercorns
  • 1 bouquet garni (bay leaves, parsley, thyme tied together)

For the Brezn:

  • 4 large Bavarian pretzels (Brezn)
  • 50g baking soda
  • 1 liter water
  • Coarse salt

Instruction:

For the Weißwurst:

  1. In a large pot, bring the water to a boil. Add the onion, peppercorns, and bouquet garni.
  2. Reduce heat until the water is just below boiling. Add the sausages and let them poach gently for about 20 minutes. They should not boil, or they might burst.
  3. After 20 minutes, turn off the heat and let them sit for another 10 minutes.

For the Brezn (if making at home):

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a pot, bring the water to a boil and add the baking soda carefully (it can foam up).
  3. Drop each pretzel into the boiling water for 20 seconds, then remove and place on a baking sheet.
  4. Sprinkle with coarse salt and make a deep cut in the shape of a “U” on the top of each pretzel.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Serving:

  1. Serve the sausages hot with a side of sweet mustard and pretzels.

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