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• Bratwurst is a German sausage made by stuffing a casing with spiced ground pork, beef or veal or a combination of all three. Bratwurst is usually fried or barbecued and served on a steamed bun.

• Fast Facts

  1. Classic food of Oktoberfest
  2. Brat means fry, wurst means sausage
  3. Condiments include hot or sweet German mustard and sauerkraut
  4. The oldest known bratwurst recipe is from 1432

• Ingredients

  • 2 and 1/2 pounds medium ground veal
  • 2 and 1/2 pounds medium ground pork butt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 teaspoons white pepper
  • 2 teaspoons mace
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons nutmeg
  • 1 cup milk-soaked breadcrumbs

• Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients and mix well.
  2. Stuff into synthetic or animal casing.
  3. Twist off into four or five inch lengths.
  4. Refrigerate for up to two days.

• Cooking methods

  • Fry
  • Broil
  • Barbecue
  • Boil

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