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Bratwurst

A grilled or pan-fried German sausage of minced pork (or veal), typically served in a crusty roll with mustard.

Quick facts

Cuisine
German
Origin
Germany (notably Nuremberg and Thuringia)
Also known as
German sausage, Rostbratwurst
Dietary
  • contains pork

AI summary

Summarizing…

Bratwurst is a grilled German sausage of minced pork, usually served in a roll with mustard. Braten means "to fry", and the sausage is a fixture of German markets, football grounds and Christmas stalls.

What it actually is

Minced pork (sometimes veal) is seasoned — marjoram, caraway, nutmeg and pepper are common — and filled into a natural casing, then grilled over charcoal or pan-fried until browned and juicy. Regional styles vary widely: the Nürnberger is finger-sized and grilled in threes; the Thüringer is long and coarse.

How it's served

  • In a roll (Brötchen) with mustard — handheld and classic.
  • On a plate with sauerkraut and potato salad or bread.
  • Sliced into currywurst with curry-ketchup.

Writing it on a menu

  • Name the regional style (Nürnberger, Thüringer…) — it sets the size and seasoning.
  • Offer a choice of mustard (sweet Bavarian or sharp) — it matters to guests.
  • Note it is pork; a veal or veggie version should be flagged.

Typical ingredients

  • minced pork
  • marjoram
  • caraway or nutmeg
  • bread roll
  • mustard

Frequently asked questions

What is Bratwurst?
Bratwurst is a German sausage made from minced pork (sometimes veal), seasoned with spices such as marjoram, caraway or nutmeg, and grilled or pan-fried. Regional versions differ: small Nuremberg sausages are grilled in threes, while Thuringian ones are long and coarse. It is usually served in a crusty roll with mustard, or on a plate with sauerkraut and potato salad. On a menu, name the regional style and the mustard, and note it is pork.
Where does Bratwurst come from?
Germany (notably Nuremberg and Thuringia).
What is Bratwurst made of?
Minced pork, marjoram, caraway or nutmeg, bread roll, mustard.
What is Bratwurst also known as?
German sausage, Rostbratwurst.

Related dishes

Currywurst

A Berlin street-food classic — a fried pork sausage sliced and smothered in a spiced curry-ketchup sauce, dusted with curry powder.

Brezel

The knot-shaped German lye pretzel — dark, glossy and salted outside, soft inside; served plain, buttered, or alongside a Weisswurst.

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Reviewed by Menuella Food Team·Updated 2026-07-18

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