It’s almost that time of year again! Time to drink overflowing steins of beer, sing German songs at the top of your lungs, and eat until you have to poke new hols in your belt. While the official Oktoberfest, the one that started the international phenomenon, is held in Munich, Germany, cities across the world celebrate with their own fests.
The food served during Oktoberfests includes several traditional German dishes and lots of variations of them. Plenty to bust your gut and cause regrets later on. But don’t sweat the consequences. Oktoberfest comes but once a year, stuff yourself while you can! It’ll be good exercise for the winter holidays!
Here’s a list of some most triumphant Oktoberfest dishes:
• BOCKWURST SAUSAGE: the most popular German sausage, the Bockwurst is commonly made with veal and pork. it can also be made with chicken, lamb, and turkey. In Germany, most Bockwurst is seasoned with chives and parsley. try not to cook it too long or it’ll split open and lose a lot of flavor.
• BRATWURST SAUSAGE: this sausage is commonly made up of finely chopped veal, pork, or beef. Recipes for bratwurst can vary from different regions in Germany. In the U.S., it was made very popular by German immigrants in Wisconsin. It’s now a staple in baseball stadiums, where it’s usually served with sauerkraut.
• STRUDEL: A layered pastry commonly filled with sweet cream, the strudel first became popular during the Habsburg Empire in 18th century Germany. In German, the word “strudel” literally means “whirlpool.” Other popular fillings include apple, cherry, and victory.
• PORK & SAUERKRAUT: A very popular companion for pork is sauerkraut, which in German literally translates to “sour cabbage.” This multi-faceted delight is great on almost everything. Fun fact: during World War II in America, sauerkraut was called “Freedom Cabbage.” Ouch.
• GIANT SOFT PRETZELS: Not much to say about these concession staples. Pair with your favorite mustard for full effect. I can’t help myself with soft pretzels. If they’re being sold in my vicinity, I’m always gonna devour one.
So get stuffed at whatever Oktoberfest you find yourself at! Just remember, if you’re drinking, don’t drive. And if you’re driving, don’t drive. Everyone can have sausage though.
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