Labskaus is a Hamburg specialty. It is a dish the sailors cooked on the fishing ships when they were out in the sea for weeks and months. Because there were no fridges or cooling systems on these ships, they had to use long-lasting ingredients such as pickles, red beet, eggs, potatoes, onions and beef that was cured in brine and is called corned … [Read more...]

Ingredients: 1 pork tenderloin filet, cut into 8 equal slices 3 tbsp butter 1 lb whole mushrooms (chanterelles or champignons), quartered 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley salt, pepper Directions: Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until … [Read more...]

Cooked kale and sausage is a delicious winter comfort food. Germans celebrate winter with a "Grünkohlfahrt", which is a brisk hike accompanied by schnapps and a warm kale dinner afterward. Cooked kale is mixed with mustard, bacon, and sausage for a nutritious dinner. Ingredients: 1 lb. (450 g) kale, cleaned and chopped 2 pieces of bacon, … [Read more...]

A perfect hearty dish for cold days! There are two types of Goulash in Bavarian cooking. There’s the thicker stew with bigger meat chunks version ladled over wide egg noodles or rice. There’s also this soup which is an offshoot of the stew but served with crusty bread or Brötchen (crusty white rolls). Both originate from Hungary but have been so … [Read more...]

This is the ultimate roast – Bavarian beer roasted pork, also known as Bayerischer Schweinebraten or Krustenbraten - tender, juicy meat and crunchy crackling on top, perfectly roasted and crispy. This is hearty, honest autumn food, for those cold nights after a long walk out in the countryside. Ingredients: 1500 g / 3.5 pounds of pork, … [Read more...]

You don’t need to travel to Munich to eat this traditional German dish called Jägerspätzle. This Bavarian classic is often served at the Oktoberfest and makes for a seriously exciting family dinner - at any time of the year. Ingredients: For the Spätzle: 2 1/2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup water 1/3 cup milk 3 eggs butter for … [Read more...]

This is a feast for a crowd of friends. Prepare the sauerkraut (recipe follows) and a variety of sausages and meats. You may grill or fry the sausages or you may wish to cook some or all of the meats and sausages in the sauerkraut. Ingredients: Smoked pork chops Bratwurst Bauernwurst Knackwurst Wieners Nürnberger Bratwurst Blood … [Read more...]

Early fall in Germany means Oktoberfest. So get together and celebrate with delicious savory food like stuffed potato skins and cold flowing beer! Ingredients: • 4 russet potatoes, scrubbed and dried • Canola oil • salt • black pepper • 2 Bratwurst sausage links, sliced into circles • 2 large onions, quartered and sliced thinly • ½ cup … [Read more...]

Few dishes capture the essence of rustic German comfort food quite like Beer Bratwurst Braised with Onions and Apples. With its savory bratwurst, sweet apples, and malty beer broth, this dish delivers a perfect balance of heartiness and flavor. A mainstay at family dinners, fall festivals, and of course, Oktoberfest, this recipe highlights the … [Read more...]