Traditional Weisswurst
This classic Bavarian white sausage recipe features a finely ground blend of veal and pork fatback, seasoned with aromatic spices. The mixture is carefully stuffed into natural casings and gently poached for a tender, flavorful breakfast sausage. Serve with sweet mustard and a pretzel.
Una recepta original de Forkin
- Temps total
- 1 h 15 min
- Racions
- 4
- Dificultat
- Difícil
- Per ració
- 687 kcal
Preparació prèvia
Llista d’ingredients
- 500 gveal, very lean, chilled, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 250 gpork fatback, chilled, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 120 mlice water
- 10 gsalt
- 2 gwhite pepper, ground
- 1 gmace, ground
- 0,5 gginger, ground
- 0,5 gcardamom, ground
- 30 gonion, finely minced
- 15 gparsley, finely chopped
- 1 ctlemon zest
- 20 gpork casing, natural, rinsed and soaked
Estris
meat grinder · sausage stuffer attachment · food thermometer · large pot · large mixing bowl
Elaboració
Pas a pas
- 1
Chill all meat, fat, and equipment (grinder parts, mixing bowl) thoroughly in the freezer for at least 30 minutes before starting.
Uns 30 min
Nota de cuina: Keeping everything very cold prevents fat from smearing and ensures a better texture.
- 2
Grind the veal through the fine die of a meat grinder into a chilled mixing bowl.
Uns 5 min
- 3
Grind the pork fatback through the fine die of a meat grinder into the same bowl as the veal.
Uns 5 min
- 4
Add the salt, white pepper, ground mace, ground ginger, ground cardamom, minced onion, chopped parsley, and lemon zest to the ground meat and fat.
Uns 2 min
- 5
Begin mixing the ingredients by hand or with a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, gradually adding the ice water until the mixture becomes cohesive and sticky.
Uns 10 min
Nota de cuina: Do not overmix, as this can make the sausage tough.
- 6
Attach the sausage stuffer attachment to your meat grinder or stand mixer.
Uns 1 min
- 7
Carefully feed the soaked pork casing onto the stuffing horn, leaving a small tail at the end.
Uns 2 min
Nota de cuina: Ensure the casing is free of tangles and air pockets.
- 8
Begin stuffing the sausage mixture into the casing, being careful not to overfill or leave large air pockets.
Uns 15 min
Nota de cuina: Use a pin to prick any visible air bubbles in the stuffed sausage.
- 9
Once the casing is filled, twist the sausage into individual links, approximately 10-12 cm long.
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: Alternate the direction of twisting for each link to secure them.
- 10
Bring a large pot of water to a gentle simmer (around 80-85°C / 175-185°F). The water should not boil.
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: A food thermometer is useful here to maintain the correct temperature.
- 11
Carefully add the Weisswurst links to the simmering water.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: Do not overcrowd the pot; cook in batches if necessary.
- 12
Poach the sausages for 10-15 minutes, or until they are firm to the touch and cooked through.
Uns 15 min
Nota de cuina: Weisswurst should never be boiled, as this can cause the casings to burst.
- 13
Remove the cooked Weisswurst from the water and serve immediately.
Nota de cuina: Traditionally served with sweet mustard and a pretzel.
Per ració
Nutrició
- Calories
- 686,9kcal
- Proteïnes
- 33,1g
- Hidrats de carboni
- 1,6g
- Greixos
- 60,4g
- Fibra
- 0,6g
- Sucre
- 0,5g
Estimació basada en les quantitats dels ingredients. Els valors poden variar segons les marques i les substitucions.
Conservació
Store cooked Weisswurst in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Gently reheat in simmering water until warmed through; do not boil.