📍 Where this dish comes from: Nuremberg · Nuremberg Castle
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The Thuringian Rostbratwurst has been awarded EU Protected Geographical Indication, which tells you everything about its cultural importance — seriously special. Made with finely ground pork shoulder seasoned with marjoram, caraway, and garlic, and grilled over real wood coals, it has a flavour that is simultaneously delicate and intensely satisfying. If you can source authentic Thuringian sausages, this is the way to serve them.
What You’ll Need
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 460kcal
Ingredients
- 8 Thuringian Rostbratwurst (or quality pork sausages with marjoram)
- 400 g raw sauerkraut
- 1 onion sliced
- 100 ml dry white wine
- 4 tbsp whole-grain German mustard
- 2 tbsp lard
- 1 tsp caraway seeds
- Fresh marjoram to garnish
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Heat sauerkraut with onion, lard, caraway, and wine, covered, 20 min.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Grill sausages 4–5 min per side.
- The skins should be charred in places and the sausages cooked through to 72°C.
- Rest sausages 2 min before serving.
- Plate over warm sauerkraut. Serve with mustard, marjoram garnish, and lemon wedges.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 460kcal | Protein: 26g | Fat: 35g | Fiber: 3g
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Health Benefits
- Pork shoulder in Bratwurst provides creatine, phosphorus, and zinc for muscle and cellular function.
- Marjoram contains ursolic acid, a compound studied for its anti-inflammatory properties.
- Grilling over wood creates Maillard compounds with potential antioxidant activity.
Pairs Well With
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