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Nutritional Values
700kcal
45gProtein
30gCarbs
50gFat
5gFibre
450 gServing
* Per serving · 450 g. May vary.
Berner Platte
How to order / say it
Say it
Berner Platte — [BEHR-ner PLAH-tuh]
Order
I'd love the Berner Platte, please.
Locally
Ich hätte gerne das Berner Platte, bitte.
Say locally
A platter of mixed meats and sausages with sauerkraut.
Why try it?
Berner Platte celebrates abundance and tradition, honoring Bernese agricultural heritage with locally-sourced meats.
How it tastes
A hearty mixture with robust flavors, the variety of meats provides a flavorful journey, with sauerkraut adding a tangy, refreshing balance.
Origin & History — first documented: 1800
Created in the early 19th century to celebrate Swiss military victories, Berner Platte exemplifies Swiss hospitality, using preserved meats and sausages that originated from Bern.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 100 g Bacon
- 🥩 200 g Sausages
- 🥩 200 g Smoked pork
- 🥕 200 g Sauerkraut
- 🥕 200 g Potatoes
Method
- 1 Boil potatoes until soft.
- 2 Heat sauerkraut and keep warm.
- 3 Cook meats in hot water until warmed through.
- 4 Assemble on a platter with sauerkraut and potatoes.
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