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Old Style Bratwurst

Cultural Context

Originating in Austria, bratwurst has been a staple of Germanic cuisine for centuries, often enjoyed during festivals and gatherings. Traditionally made from pork, these sausages are seasoned with a blend of spices that reflect regional flavors. Today, bratwurst is celebrated worldwide, with various adaptations and grilling techniques, making it a beloved dish at barbecues and outdoor events.

AustrianATmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 kg pork butt
1.1 kg pork belly
400 g lean beef
36 g curing salt
5 g coarse ground pepper
1 g marjoram
2 g caraway seeds
100 ml water

pork

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken

Turkey reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

bacon

🥗Healthier: smoked turkey

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Smoked turkey offers similar flavor with less fat.

sauerkraut

🥗Healthier: fermented vegetables

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Fermented vegetables provide probiotics at a lower cost.

mustard

🥗Healthier: honey mustard

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Honey mustard offers sweetness with fewer additives.

1

Prepare the meat mixture using 2 kg of pork butt, 1.1 kg of pork belly, and 400 g of lean beef.

2

Trim the skin off the pork belly and keep it for future use.

3

Mince the meat using a 4.5 mm plate.

4

Prepare the spices: use 36 g of curing salt, 5 g of coarse ground pepper, 1 g of marjoram, and 2 g of ground caraway seeds.

5

Add 100 ml of water to the meat mixture and mix by hand until sticky and well combined.

6

Stuff the sausage mixture into casings using a sausage filler.

7

Tie off the ends of each sausage link securely.

Cooking Techniques

grindingmixingstuffinggrillingpan-frying

Equipment Needed

meat grindersausage fillermixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

BratwurstGrilled Sausage

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