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🌍Authentic German recipe from a Germany-based creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Kassler

Cultural Context

Kassler, originating from Germany, is a beloved dish of smoked pork that showcases the country's rich tradition of meat preservation. Traditionally served with hearty sides like sauerkraut or potatoes, it reflects the German penchant for robust flavors and satisfying meals. Today, Kassler is enjoyed in various forms across Europe and has found its way into modern culinary practices, often adapted with different spices or cooking methods.

GermanDEmain
180 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1.85 kg pork neck (with bone)
1.5 L water
78 g curing salt (Prague Powder #1 style)
mustard seeds
juniper
bay leaves
pepper
allspice
coriander
1-2 tsp sugar
onion
garlic
orange

pork loin

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is leaner while pork shoulder is more economical.

smoked paprika

🥗Healthier: sweet paprika

💰Cheaper: regular paprika

Sweet paprika offers a similar flavor without the smokiness.

1

Boil water with spices, dissolve salt, let it cool down completely.

2

Cure the meat in the brine for 3–4 days in the fridge.

3

Dry it in the Ninja at 40°C. Then warm smoke for 1.5 hours at 30–50°C.

4

Vacuum seal & cook for 2 hours at 68°C.

Cooking Techniques

smokingbrining

Equipment Needed

Ninja

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Kassler RippchenKassler Loin
Local Name: Kassler

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