Knackwurst
Knackwurst (German pronunciation: [ˈknakˌvʊʁst] (
Knockwurst in the US
In North America, a knockwurst refers to a short, plump sausage originating from northern Germany. It contains ground veal, ground pork, and fresh garlic stuffed into hog casings.[1]
As part of the production process, the sausages are aged for two to five days, then smoked over oak wood. Knockwurst is often prepared highly seasoned.[2]
Knockwurst is sometimes cut in half lengthwise before serving,[3] for example when served on a sailor sandwich.[4]
Knackwurst in Germany
Numerous regional varieties of knackwurst exist in Germany. They all differ from knackwurst varieties sold in Austria. There, a knackwurst always refers to a sausage containing bacon and added potato starch. In addition to the term "knackwurst," common names are "Salzburger" or "Schübling."[5]
As a specialty in Hamburg, scalded Knackwurst served with mustard and half a slice of white bread is a popular snack for lunch. It is also sold at the Hamburger Dom, the largest Volksfest in northern Germany, under various, sometimes poetic, names like Domknacker, Hamburger Knacker, or Hafenlümmel (literally: harbour tyke).[6]
Etymology and pronunciation
The German noun Knackwurst—which, in English, is sometimes corrupted as knockwurst—comes from the German verb knacken (
See also
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References
- ↑ "Knackwurst Recipe". Ichef.com. 2007-11-20. Archived from the original on 2013-06-18. Retrieved 2013-03-04.
- ↑ Koch, Hermann; Fuchs, Martin: Die Fabrikation feiner Fleisch- und Wurstwaren. Ed. 22. Deutscher Fachverlag, Frankfurt/Main, 2009. ISBN 978-3-86641-187-6.
- ↑ "German Potato Salad with Knockwurst". Rachael Ray Show. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
- ↑ "knockwurst". leniandviv.com. Archived from the original on 17 February 2015. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
- ↑ Ulrich Ammon, Rhea Kyvelos, Regula Nyffenegger (Ed.): Variantenwörterbuch des Deutschen. Walter de Gruyter, 2004, ISBN 3-11-016574-0, P. 417 – „Knackwurst“
- ↑ Product description on the website of Salzbrenner Hamburg, retrieved on March 17th, 2016.
- ↑ Friedrich Kluge (Ed.): Etymologisches Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache. 24., durchgesehene und erweiterte Auflage. Walter de Gruyter, Berlin 2002, ISBN 3-11-017473-1, P. 501.
- ↑ Ulrich Ammon, Rhea Kyvelos, Regula Nyffenegger (Ed.): Variantenwörterbuch des Deutschen, Walter de Gruyter, 2004, ISBN 3110165740, P. 417 - section „Knackwurst“