German Recipes and Oktoberfest Food

Whether you're throwing an Oktoberfest party or just craving authentic German recipes, get our top recipes for traditional German food, like schnitzel, brisket, dumplings, soup and more.

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Potato and Beer Soup

Potatoes and beer, two German favorites, create a perfect pair in this traditional soup, which is quick and easy and makes for a hearty lunch or dinner.

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Bratwurst Stewed with Sauerkraut

Michael Symon stews brats with spices and sauerkraut for a rib-sticking meal. For utensil-free eating, he serves it up on baguettes.

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Caramelized Onion Pretzel Rolls with Caraway Salt

The caramelized onions add a subtle sweetness which pairs well with the nutty flavor of the caraway. Shape the rolls into an oblong, fill them with your favorite sausage, top with spicy mustard and celebrate Oktoberfest in true fashion.

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Wiener Schnitzel

When frying these delicate and tender cutlets, make sure the oil is good and hot to ensure that the breading does not fall off. When keeping warm in the oven, do not cover the Schnitzel, otherwise, they will become soggy.

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Beer Braised Brisket

Slow cooking beef brisket allows the richness of the beer to permeate the meat and enhance the body and flavors of the gravy.

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Fried Potato Dumplings with Orange-Vanilla Sugar

These fried potato dumplings are known as schupfnudeln, which translates to rolled noodle and is the German version of gnocchi.

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Jaeger Schnitzel

We took the traditional German Schnitzel, a crispy breaded veal cutlet, to a new and luscious level with the addition of this Jaeger sauce.

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Duck Meatballs with Cherry Sauce

These delicate duck meatballs are glazed in a sweet cherry sauce. Perfect for serving as an impressive appetizer or main course, this dish delivers juicy, sweet and savory notes in each bite.

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Fried Potatoes with Poached Eggs

Potatoes are a staple in German cooking and it is rare for a meal not to include them in some form. German fried potatoes, or Bratkartoffeln, is a classic dish, and when the yolk of the poached egg mixes with the bacon-mustard dressing, the result is irresistible.

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Mustard Brined Pork Loin with Sauteed Brussels Sprouts

Shaved Brussels sprouts, German dumplings and melt-in-your-mouth pork make this an elegant and impressive meal. Brining the meat brings it a step above the rest, ensuring deeper flavor and juiciness.

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German-Style Creamed Spinach

This rich and creamy side dish can be served with almost any hearty German meat dish. Frozen spinach works as well as fresh in this recipe.

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Roasted White Asparagus with Sauerkraut Hollandaise and Toasted Pumpernickel Breadcrumbs

Unlike green asparagus which gets its pigmentation from the sun, the white variety grows covered in dirt. This veggie contrasts beautifully against dark, wholesome breadcrumbs.

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