Halberstädter Würstchen
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Halberstädter Würstchen

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A famous sausage from Saxony-Anhalt and holds the title of the first canned sausage in the history of Deutschland.

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Native to the city of Halberstadt, this smoked sausage is an integral part of Saxony-Anhalt's culinary culture. It is produced by blending high-quality pork and beef. You can check the Map section to explore its production areas.

Today, even sold in supermarkets throughout Deutschland, this delicacy gains its signature deep aroma through the traditional smoking method over beechwood chips.

Ingredients

  • 300g lean pork
  • 200g beef
  • 100g pork fat
  • Sheep casing
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Nutmeg and coriander
  • Beechwood chips (for smoking)

Preparation

  1. Grind the meats and fat twice through a meat grinder until very fine.
  2. Add salt, pepper, nutmeg, and coriander, and knead the mixture thoroughly.
  3. Stuff the meat mixture tightly into cleaned sheep casings.
  4. Smoke the sausages over beechwood chips at around 60-70 degrees Celsius.
  5. Simmer the smoked sausages in gently boiling water for 15 minutes.
  6. Serve hot with mustard and fresh bread.

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