4 things not everyone knows about German sausage - the pride of this nation

German sausage is popular and loved by many, but not everyone knows the interesting secrets about this dish.

The Germans said: 'Nothing can stop a train carrying sausages around the world. Anywhere that matters there's a fire and hot dogs…'. This dish has become the pride of the Germans, the quintessence of this country's culinary culture.

German sausage is delicious and famous everywhere, but not everyone knows the interesting secrets of this 'specialty'.

In what circumstances was German sausage born?

To get through the cold winters and lack of food, the Old Germans invented the sausage by stuffing minced junk meat into the pig's small intestine.

This is the food that helps people overcome the harshness of nature. Thanks to being handed down from generation to generation, German sausage has become a popular dish around the world.

Sausages were born to help the ancient Germans get through the harsh winter.

How many types of German sausages are there?

In Germany, there are more than 1,500 different types of sausages made from pork, beef, poultry, lamb,. and each region has its own secret and special flavoring to make a typical sausage.

However, in summary, German sausages fall into three main categories: Rohwurst (raw, unprocessed sausage), Brühwurst (boiled sausage), Kochwurst (sausage made from cooked ingredients).

Rohwurst: Unprocessed sausage.

Brühwurst: Boiled Sausage

Kochwurst: Sausage made from cooked ingredients.

How are German sausages made?

There are 4 basic types of sausage processing. Bake first until the sausage's crust is almost browned, then serve with ketchup or mustard sauce. This is followed by boiled sausage, often served with bread.

Hot dog

Boiled sausage served with bread.

The more sophisticated way is smoked sausage with the filling of pork or bacon, the flavor is stronger than other types. Finally, there is the curry sausage, which is actually a grilled sausage that is chopped, then drizzled with curry and a little chili powder. This way is served with potatoes and bread to reduce the saltiness and intensity of the flavoring.

Smoked German Sausage

Curry German Sausage

Did you know German sausages also have their own museum?

In Germany, sausages are honored as an achievement and a pride of the country, so it is not surprising that there is a museum displaying the process of formation and development of this dish. On May 28, 2006, the Museum 'Grilled Sausage' was officially opened in the German state of Thuringia.

Museum view.

Several artifacts are on display.

An activity takes place in the sausage museum.