Bockwurst is a popular German sausage made from finely ground veal and pork, flavored with salt, pepper, and paprika, and smoked before being cooked. It can be served with mustard, bread, salad, or potato salad, and is often accompanied by beer.
Bockwurst is considered to be one of the most popular varieties of German sausage, particularly within Germany itself. The sausage originated in Berlin and is believed to have been invented by a restaurant owner named Scholtz in the 1880s. Besides being a popular German food, bockwurst can also be found abroad, especially in Western countries and the United States. In fact, bockwurst and similar variations on the sausage are made in parts of America.
The traditional recipe for this type of sausage calls for veal and pork, which are ground finely before being placed in the casing. The recipe usually relies more on veal than pork. Modern variations on the dish use other meats and poultry including turkey, chicken, lamb and pork. It’s rare, but not unheard of, for the sausage to be made from horsemeat. In some parts of Germany, particularly in the northern regions, bockwurst is sometimes made with fish.
As with most sausages, bockwurst gets most of its flavor from the herbs and spices that are used to season it. This sausage is most commonly flavored with salt, pepper and paprika. The pepper used is usually white pepper, not black pepper. The sausage may also be flavored with parsley or chives, sometimes both. The color of the final product will largely be determined by the type of meat used and the type and amount of herbs and spices included for flavoring.
All these ingredients are mixed together before placing the sausage in its casing, which is a natural product. Once this is done, the bockwurst is smoked. Once the smoking process has been completed, the bockwurst can be prepared and enjoyed. It can be heated and cooked by simmering or grilled. The condiment most commonly served with bockwurst is yellow mustard.
Sausage is commonly served with just mustard and a crusty piece of bread or roll. It is also sometimes served alongside a salad or potato salad. It is normally eaten as part of a midday meal or dinner party. In some cases it is served for breakfast with toast, eggs and preserves. In true German fashion, when the sausage is enjoyed later in the day, it is commonly accompanied by a glass of beer or two.
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