Authentic German food help

[SpanishCastleAle]

Very similar. I think the brand is Thomy. Probably very similar. Very aromtic-hot like you said.

 

[Handle]

I love spicy mustards.

Thanks for schooling me on some of the terms for "spicy" in German. We had some great food in the little time we were there, but none of it spicy.

 

[-Dan-]

Btw... Oktoberfest in spring is called Frühlingsfest Same **** just different season

 

[Reinheitsgebot]

Loewensenf is definitely hotter than Thomy. Loewensenf is from Bavaria, know for the hotter stuff. The wimpy North-Germans would not be able tyo handle it, lol.

 

[Fletch78]

Weisswurst is certainly authentic, but the Germans in Munich I spoke with said only old people and tourists eat it. I had some at the big beer hall in Munich and it was... authentic to say the least.

Wienerschnitzel.... traditionally veal, and Austrian in origin, you can use a pork chop and pound it paper thin, cover in bread crumbs and pan fry it, serve with lemon wedges.

Rotkohl- Red cabbage that you cook in bacon grease with a tiny tiny tiny pinch of cinnamon for aroma.

Brussel Sprouts- remove outer leaves and then chop in halves, saute in bacon grease and serve with bacon bits.

Rabbit: Remove guts and skin, quartered. Sear in bacon grease in iron skillet, add chopped carrots/celery/onion to the pan, cover with foil, and put in 400 degree oven for 20 minutes. Plate the meat and discard the vegetables, pour a splash of riesling in the pan and scrub the bottom with a spatula, add a tablespoon of flour and cook on medium heat while whisking until the gravy is done, about 5 minutes. Pour it over the rabbit.

Bratwurst is always a winner.

And as others said, make your own saurkraut or you can no longer call yourself a decent American.

Make your own mustard too.

Make the mustard and the kraut, get bratwursts, and you are basically done.

What day and what time do I need to be there?

 

[Fletch78]

That's in the red tube isn't it? There's an "extra scharfer" too and it's really spicy.

Your sinuses will open up like a flower if you use this stuff on your bratwurst.

Yes yes yes! I had that at a party recently and couldn't remember the name. What a fantastic mustard.

Edit: I guess I'm officially old. I'm excited about a mustard I tasted at a recent party. Cest la vie

 

[Reinheitsgebot]

Ummmm, I am from Munich. The locals eat Weisswurst for sure. TONS of it are sold everywhere. If you talked to someone who does not eat it, they must have been Zu'groaste (kinda sorta like German illegal immigrants seeking a better life in Bavaria, )

I love the stuff - wish we could get similar quality over here....

 

[Bernie Brewer]

Not really party food, but Sauerbraten and potato pancakes?

 

[Fletch78]

Ich war nur siebzehn jahr alt um 1996. Ich habe kein coo-coo clock einkaufen, gekauft, geeinkauft, whatever, die Bomben going off in my home town of atlanta during my stay and TWA blowing up over the Atlantic. What's the name of the place in Munich, I mean Munchen, the big beer hall full of tourists where Hitler carved his name in the table?

 

[jiggs_casey]

I lived there for three years and I can't think of anything that is really 'quick and easy'.

There were food 'kiosk's' just about everywhere (imbiss). It's where you went to get fast food type stuff.
'gyros mit pita und pomme frites' (gyro meat, pita bread and french fries)
currywurst (basically a bratwurst with curry ketchup)
tacos (yep, same kind, only they put corn in the meat)
..and a salami and butter sandwich. Odd yes, and I can't remember the name of it.

At the local restaurants you would find things like 'rump steak with herb butter' (pretty damn good).
jaegerschnitzel (a flattened, fried huge pork 'fritter' with a mushroom gravy).
I remember their 'cole slaw' being more of a slaw salad which was shredded cabbage not chopped, usually with unpitted black olives. Also, they served a shredded carrot side dish with raisins with some sort of sweetened sauce over it, similar in flavor to brown sugar.

Oh! The snails! Again, I can't remember what the name of the dish is. It was served as an appetizer. Snails in garlic butter is what it was. I remember eating the hell out of these when I was there!

Usually, after a meal, everybody had a shot of Uzo, or two... or three... and basicaly hung out until they decided to leave. A little different from American culture where you feel 'obligated' to make way for the next patron.

Damn! This is making me hungry!

 

[Grimster]

Usually, after a meal, everybody had a shot of Uzo, or two... or three... and basicaly hung out until they decided to leave. A little different from American culture where you feel 'obligated' to make way for the next patron.

That is SO GREAT about eating there, the waitress wouldn't show up at your table pretty much unless you asked her to, and the check? You had to ask for it otherwise it was just assumed you were sitting around enjoying yourself, having some drinks, whatever. You were NEVER rushed to leave like you are here. You weren't bugged every few minutes "is everything ok" like here. At first my wife and kid (100% American and their first trip to Germany) were like "why is the service so bad" but I was like "bad? no this is AWESOME service, no one's bugging me and I don't feel rushed to leave, if I want something I wave her down and ask for it, otherwise we're left here in peace to enjoy our meal!".

 

[SpanishCastleAle]

What's the name of the place in Munich, I mean Munchen, the big beer hall full of tourists where Hitler carved his name in the table?

Hofbrauhaus? I went to the one in Munich once. Extremely festive atmosphere and a ton of fun. FWIW, there are other, new locations. I went to Hofbrauhaus Las Vegas a few months ago and it was a TON of fun. They really try to emulate the festive atmosphere. Whoda thunk I'd actually sing 99 Luftballoons and enjoy it.

 

[wildwest450]

I went to Hofbrauhaus Las Vegas a few months ago and it was a TON of fun. They really try to emulate the festive atmosphere. Whoda thunk I'd actually sing 99 Luftballoons and enjoy it.

Ha, I was there last year, it was the best time we had in Vegas.

 

[EoinMag]

Oh! The snails! Again, I can't remember what the name of the dish is. It was served as an appetizer. Snails in garlic butter is what it was. I remember eating the hell out of these when I was there!

Weinberger Schnecken is what you're talking about.

 

[wildwest450]

A quick update, I ordered all the food for Frühlingsfest, which will be held on April 16th, and 17th. I just bought everything online, it's all pre-cooked just heat and serve. I hope it goes well, i've put a butt load of effort into it.

My beers turned out great! I have a Dopplebock, Maibock, and an Altbier. I will also have a pale ale and a rye ipa, available. I also bought my first pair of lederhosen to get me in the mood.

If the weather holds out, it's going to be awesome. Thanks for all the ideas and recipes! pics to follow the blowout!

 

[Reinheitsgebot]

When and were? And what would be the closest airport to fly into?

What company did you use to order the supplies?

Great job, btw! I am from Munich and the list looks as authentic as it gets!

Oh, and I am not kidding about flying in, either!!!

 

[wildwest450]

What company did you use to order the supplies?

https://www.bavariasausage.com/shop/cart.php


Everything they have is supposed to be authentic, so I hope it's good. I'm 1.5 hours from Nashville

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[Homercidal]

I know a guy from Germany who says he liked his sauerkraut with brown gravy.

 

[wildwest450]

I know a guy from Germany who says he liked his sauerkraut with brown gravy.

I'm sure everyone likes something, that sounds nasty. Of course I won't touch warm kraut, it needs to be ice cold, YUM!!!

 

[SpanishCastleAle]

I didn't know there was a Bavarian Potato Salad that wasn't sour and is creamy...that I'd probably like.

 

[gratus fermentatio]

https://www.bavariasausage.com/shop/cart.php


Everything they have is supposed to be authentic, so I hope it's good. I'm 1.5 hours from Nashville

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Great link, I'll be doing biz with them for sure. Thanks for sharing! Regards, GF.

 

[wildwest450]

The knackwurst isn't pre-cooked. Should I beer cook it, I have a dopplebock, maibock, german ale, and a flowery pale ale. Or just skip it and cook in plain water?

3 hours and counting until Fruhlingsfest begins.

 

[wildwest450]

Help! 1 hour to cook time!

 

[cyberbackpacker]

I suggest poking a few holes in them with forks, let them soak in one of the beers (I would go with the maibock or german ale) for the next hour, and then grille them over low heat (either gas or coals). I do mine this way and they turn out great.

 

[wildwest450]

I suggest poking a few holes in them with forks, let them soak in one of the beers (I would go with the maibock or german ale) for the next hour, and then grille them over low heat (either gas or coals). I do mine this way and they turn out great.

Aren't they supposed to be boiled first? Directions say to boil water or beer then put sausage in let simmer 8 minutes then grille. Is that right? all the other brats are pre-cooked so they just need to be heated up on the grille.

 

[bob1852]

don't poke 'em!!!!

just boil 'em in a mild tasting beer for ~15-20 minutes and finish on the grill.

 

[wildwest450]

Just an update, the food was awesome! Brats were awesome so was the schnitzel. If I had a complaint, the German potato salad was to sweet. The Bavarian was perfect. No regrets ordering from that company.

My stupid camera decided to quit, so I didn't get any food pics, except for this pretzel pic, you do see the pretzel? Thanks for all the help, this is going to turn into an annual event.