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Viennese Sausage — traditional dish from Vienna, Austria
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Nutritional Values

🔥250kcal
💪18gProtein
🌾2gCarbs
🥑20gFat
🌿—Fibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

Also served in

Zell am See

Viennese Sausage

How to order / say it
Say it Wiener Würstchen — [VEE-ner VURCH-chen]
Order I'd like a Vienna sausage, please.
Locally Ich hätte gerne ein Wiener Würstchen, bitte.
Say locally

A lightly smoked and boiled sausage, often served with mustard.

Why try it?

Wiener Würstchen represents the classic quick bite of Vienna, echoing the simplicity and efficiency of Austrian culinary culture. It's a beloved street food that resonates with both locals and travelers.

How it tastes

Delicately spiced and juicy, with a lightly smoked flavor, these sausages provide a satisfying snap with every bite, commonly complemented by a zesty mustard.

Origin & History — first documented: 1880

Viennese sausages became popular in the late 19th century, conceived to mimic the widely enjoyed sausages of Frankfurt but tailored to the tastes of the Viennese palate.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 300 g pork
  • 🥩 100 g beef
  • 🧂 10 g salt
  • 🧂 1 tsp pepper
  • 🧂 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 🥩 as needed natural casings

Method

  1. 1 Grind the meats and blend with spices.
  2. 2 Stuff the mixture into natural casings.
  3. 3 Boil the sausages in simmering water.
  4. 4 Serve warm with mustard.

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