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Frankfurter Sausage — traditional dish from Frankfurt, Germany
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Nutritional Values

🔥250kcal
💪20gProtein
🌾3gCarbs
🥑18gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

Frankfurter Sausage

How to order / say it
Say it Frankfurter Würstchen — [FRAHNK-fur-ter VURSH-tchen]
Order I'll have a Frankfurter Sausage, please.
Locally Ich hätte gerne ein Frankfurter Würstchen, bitte.
Say locally

A traditional smoked sausage made from pork and veal, typically served with bread and mustard.

Why try it?

This iconic sausage is integral to local festivals and gatherings, symbolizing Frankfurt's rich history in sausage-making and communal dining experiences.

How it tastes

Frankfurter Würstchen is mildly smoky with a subtle salted pork flavor, featuring a tender interior and a slightly crispy skin. It's often complemented by the sharpness of mustard.

Origin & History — first documented: 1250

Dating back to the 13th century, Frankfurter Würstchen has been a staple of German fairs and food culture. Originally handmade by local butchers, it gained international fame due to the city's prominence in trade.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 250 g pork
  • 🥩 250 g veal
  • 🧂 2 g black pepper
  • 🧂 1 g nutmeg
  • 🥩 4 casings natural sausage casings
  • 🧂 5 g salt

Method

  1. 1 Finely mince the pork and veal, then mix with spices.
  2. 2 Stuff the mixture into the natural casings.
  3. 3 Smoke the sausages lightly for added flavor.
  4. 4 Serve warm with bread rolls and mustard.

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