Traditional German Cuisine

Traditional German Cuisine

When you think of traditional German cuisine, you may think of hearty dishes such as sausages, roasted meats, and potatoes accompanied by beer. But while these are indeed staples of the country's food culture, there is much more to the cuisine than meets the eye. Let's take a closer look at some of the most traditional German dishes and explore the history and culture behind this scrumptious cuisine.

German Soups & Stews

Soups and stews play a big part in German cooking. A staple of German winter fare is Gulasch, a hearty beef and pork stew, seasoned with marjoram, paprika and caraway, served with noodles and potatoes. Klöße are dumplings made of mashed potatoes, flour, and egg that are served alongside stew. Another favorite is Rinderrouladen, beef rolled with a savory pickle, onion, and bacon filling and served with gravy. While these are arguably the most popular soups and stews, Germany is also renowned for its variety of sour soups and ingredients such as winter vegetables, potatoes, and root vegetables.
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Popular German Meats

No traditional German meal is complete without the presence of meat. Berliner Eisbein is a popular dish of boiled or baked pork knuckle served with boiled potatoes and sauerkraut. Bavarian Leberkäse is a dish of baked loaf of corned beef, pork, and bacon. Sausages are incredibly popular in Germany and there are over 1500 types produced all over the country. Some of the most popular include Bratwurst, Rote Wurst and Brühwurst. Germany is also known for its marinated pork, beef and poultry dishes such as Schnitzel, a thin cutlet of pork, beef, or chicken pounded and breaded, usually served with potatoes and a salad.

Baked Goods

Baked goods also play a key role in German cuisine. Examples of traditional German breads and rolls include bauernbrot, a dark and sour bread made with rye, pumpernickel and schwarzbrot, a coarse, dark rye bread made from coarsely ground whole rye kernels. Pretzels are a traditional snack, often served with beer, and served year-round. Apfelstrudel is likely the most well-known traditional German dessert. It consists of thin, layered pastry filled with apples, nuts, and cinnamon, baked and served with vanilla custard.

Traditional German Drinks

If there is one beverage that is synonymous with German culture, it is beer. Germany is known for its world-class beer, which is often consumed with traditional meals. Other popular beverages include Kaffee, black coffee, and Wein, white or red wines. Almdudler is a popular German-style lemonade and Spritzwein is a type of sparkling wine made with white or red wine, topped up with a splash of sparkling soda or flavored syrup.
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No matter how you choose to enjoy it, German cuisine has something to offer everyone. From soups and stews to meats, baked goods, and drinks, the traditional fare of this country is as diverse and delicious as any other.

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