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Bockwurst — traditional dish from Berlin, Germany
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Nutritional Values

🔥310kcal
💪25gProtein
🌾2gCarbs
🥑23gFat
🌿—Fibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

Bockwurst

How to order / say it
Say it Bockwurst — [BOK-vurst]
Order I'd like a bockwurst, please.
Locally Ich hätte gerne eine Bockwurst, bitte.
Say locally

A type of German sausage traditionally flavored with parsley, chives, and onions.

Why try it?

Bockwurst is an essential part of Berlin's culinary culture, representing the city's rich sausage-making heritage. It's a versatile dish often enjoyed with mustard or beer, perfect for social gatherings.

How it tastes

Bockwurst has a delicate and mildly herby flavor, with a juicy and finely textured interior. It is typically boiled and enjoyed with a dollop of mustard, making it a satisfying snack.

Origin & History — first documented: 1889

The Bockwurst was invented in the 19th century, originally eaten with bock beer during the spring bock beer festivals. Over the years, it has become a beloved staple of Berlin's traditional foods.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 500 g veal
  • 🥩 150 g pork fat
  • 🧄 1 onion
  • 🌿 2 tbsp parsley
  • 🧂 1 tsp white pepper
  • 🧂 0.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 🧂 1 tbsp salt
  • 🌿 2 tbsp chives

Method

  1. 1 Mix veal and pork fat with finely chopped onions, parsley, chives, and spices.
  2. 2 Blend the mixture until smooth, then fill into sausage casings.
  3. 3 Simmer sausages in water without boiling until cooked through.
  4. 4 Serve with mustard and fresh bread.

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