Oktoberfest Special: sauerkraut with beer and Weisswurst
What better pairing for a Weisswurst than sauerkraut cooked with Oktoberfest beer ? A staple of Oktoberfest gastronomy, this dish is a must-try! Follow our traditional recipe and bring the authentic Bavarian experience to your table.
How to prepare sauerkraut with Oktoberfest beer
Ingredients (Serves 6):
- 1.5 kg raw sauerkraut
- 1 piece of smoked bacon
- 3 white sausages (Weisswurst)
- 3 smoked sausages
- 15 potatoes
- Duck fat
- 1 litre Oktoberfest beer
- 1 onion, sliced
- Salt and pepper
- A few bay leaves
Instructions:
- Coat the bottom of a large casserole dish with duck fat.
- Add half of the raw sauerkraut, one or two bay leaves, sliced onion, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Place the smoked bacon, smoked sausages, and Weisswursts on top. Cover with the remaining sauerkraut.
- Pour the beer over the ingredients, cover, and let simmer for 2½ hours on low heat.
- Add the potatoes during the last hour of cooking.
Which Oktoberfest beer to use for sauerkraut?
For an authentic taste, choose a beer brewed by one of the official Oktoberfest breweries that follows the German Purity Law. Here are our top recommendations:
- Lowenbräu Blonde : A crisp, slightly bitter beer with herbal notes that add depth to your dish.
- Spaten Münchner Hell: A smooth, malty lager with hints of cereal, hops, and a subtle fruitiness.
- Paulaner OktoberfestBier: A classic Oktoberfest beer with a rich malt profile, delicate caramel notes, and a light hoppy bitterness that enhances sauerkraut’s flavors.
⚠ ALCOHOL ABUSE IS DANGEROUS FOR YOUR HEALTH. CONSUME IN MODERATION.
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