Weißewurst

Weissewurst is a traditional Bavarian sausage made from very finely ground veal and pork, and fresh parsley.

Weißewurst

  • Servings: 10-15 servings

It is usually boiled and eaten very fresh in the morning, traditionally accompanied by sweet mustard, a soft pretzel and wheat beer. The skin is not meant to be eaten.

Ingredients

  • 5 kg pork belly
  • 1 kg veal (optional)
  • 2 kg ice
  • 3 g ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 g lemon powder
  • 1 g ground black pepper
  • 20 g salt
  • 1 g finely chopped parsley (dried or fresh)
  • 0.5-1 g MSG (optional)
  • 25 g phosphate + salt (without umrotungsmittel)
  • 1 minced onion
  • Pig intestine casings (small intestine)

Directions

  • Grind meat using medium grinding plate (2-5mm), adding ice as you go. Mixture cannot go over 12 degrees centigrade, or it will be ruined.
  • Mix in foot processor until smooth, adding ice to keep temperature below 12C.
  • Add spices and onion.
  • Cook in simmering water (70C) for 25 minutes.
  • Place in cold water at end to cool.

  • Unsure if cooking is necessary before being reheated later, or if this is the cooking before eating.