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Nutritional Values

🔥720kcal
💪32gProtein
🌾22gCarbs
🥑54gFat
🌿7gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Sausage with Sauerkraut

How to order / say it
Say it Wurst mit Sauerkraut — [vorst mit ZOW-er-krowt]
Order I'd like the Wurst mit Sauerkraut, please.
Locally Ich hätte gerne die Wurst mit Sauerkraut, bitte.
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A hearty dish of sausages served with tangy sauerkraut.

Why try it?

This dish showcases Austria's love for hearty, simple meals and reflects the region's adaptation of preserving techniques. It highlights the balance between tangy and savory flavors, a staple in local taverns of Zell am See.

How it tastes

The sausages are juicy and savory, often grilled for a smoky aroma, complemented by the tangy, crunchy sauerkraut. This combination offers a satisfying contrast in flavors and textures, often accompanied by mustard.

Origin & History — first documented: 1550

Traditional in Austrian cuisine, sauerkraut has been used since the 16th century. Combined with sausages, this dish became popular as a quick, comforting, and nutritious meal in the colder alpine areas of Austria.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 300 g sausages
  • 🥕 250 g sauerkraut
  • 🧄 1 medium onion
  • 🍷 100 ml white wine
  • 🌿 1 bay leaf
  • 🧂 1 tsp caraway seeds

Method

  1. 1 Sauté onions until golden, add sauerkraut and wine.
  2. 2 Season with bay leaf and caraway seeds, simmer.
  3. 3 Grill sausages until cooked through.
  4. 4 Serve sausages with hot sauerkraut on the side.

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