German cuisine is characterized by simple ingredients suited to the region’s cold climate. Dishes range from those featuring meat as the star to those based on potatoes, though they vary depending on the specific area. Here are some German dishes that Reddit users prepared at home!
German Sausage Sampler
Reddit user sirboddingtons shared this German sausage sampler that featured an assortment of Knackwurst, Bockwurst, Bratwurst, and Oktoberwurst, showcasing the variety of German dishes enjoyed at home. He also prepared side dishes such as pickled beets, pickled carrots, and sauerkraut. User [borrado] replied: “My German grandmother used to spend her days making German food from scratch. All this on the plate would have been made by her hand.”
German Black Forest Cake
Reddit user Shellibell made a German Black Forest cake, one of the best-known German dishes and desserts. She mentioned that originally she tried to decorate it with cherries and their stems but she was not good at pitting cherries, so it didn’t look appealing. Finally, she put the cherries throughout the rest of the cake. User Doublestack2376 commented: “You can try cutting the cherries in half and then obviously place the cut side down next time.”
Pork Schnitzel Mit Sides
This plate showcases several German dishes, including cucumbers with mayonnaise, yogurt, acv, salt, white pepper, and dill. It also features Yukon Gold potatoes with bacon, onion, mustard, acv, sugar and tarragon. And there is also red cabbage, besides the big pork schnitzel. Reddit user umamiking commented: “I like that traditional lemon topping on the pork schnitzel.”
German Pork Roast with Sauerkraut and Potato Dumplings
A reply from user btribble revealed that those so-called dumplings would be called ‘Knödel’ or ‘Klobe’ in Germany, although regional names vary. These German dishes can include different types of boiled dough, regardless of whether it is round or not. Furthermore, in response to the many comments insisting that the photo looked like a restaurant and not a house, the user replied: “That’s my house, and the glass is a typical German beer with the logo of one of the most popular beer in Munich, that it’s very common.”
Giant German Pretzel
Reddit user durpabiscuit revealed the recipe for these pretzels, another popular example of German dishes: “I used 4 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of salt, 1 tsp of sugar, 1 tablespoon of active dry yeast, 1 cup of lukewarm water, 10 cups of regular water and 3/4 tbsp of soft butter.” User ClaireNpresentDanger mentioned: “I love that cheddar dipping cheese and pepper jack dipping cheese also, I would eat the whole plate.”
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German Breakfast
Reddit user Peonie20 revealed that this German breakfast featured an abundant spread of cold cuts, ranging from ham and salami to minced raw pork, along with onion and tomato. Also visible, there is smoked salmon with mustard and horseradish, cheese slices, and platters of vegetables, fruit, and more. It is accompanied by bread rolls and potato bread. User Treczoks replied: “The taste of the food depends heavily on the seasoning.”
German Beef with Dumplings and Red Cabbage
Reddit user NowhereAllAtOnce described this combination of German dishes as “an amazing blend of flavors” when he combined beef, dumplings called ‘knoedel’ in German, and red cabbage called ‘rotkraut’. Those are thin cuts of beef filled with pickles, cured pork and mustard, with a sauce of red wine and broth. User blutob78 replied: “This looks amazing, and it’s a very traditional dish. Big flavors of meaty and savory with nice tangy and brightness from the kraut.”
German Pancake
In addition to showing off the German pancake prepared that day, Reddit user [borrado] mentioned that he usually calls this dish a ‘Dutch Baby’, which is similar to Yorkshire pudding but is actually an American popover. He also noted that he usually adds nutmeg and cinnamon before putting the dough in the oven, making for a simple breakfast. A reply from user BKLronin expressed: “I believe some eastern Germany pancakes are often filled with marmalade spherical.”
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Another Pork Schnitzel with Different Sides
This pork schnitzel is served with mushroom gravy, alongside sides of German potato salad and sauerkraut, making it one of the hearty German dishes. Many dishes in Germany tend to be heavy and calorie-dense, catering to cold days when people need to stay strong and warm to cope with the weather. User Leon_Trout mentioned: “That looks nice! I’ve been meaning to try making my own sauerkraut for a long time.”
Cheesy German Egg Noodles
The image shows a dish of ‘Kasspatzle’, known in English as cheesy German egg noodles. Among the German dishes shared in the post, this one particularly appealed to Reddit user Northern-Blood, who recommended trying this dish, also shared the recipe for making it: “I used 500g of flour, 250ml of water, 6 eggs, Swiss cheese, mild cheese, an onion cut into cubes, butter, salt, pepper, nutmeg and milk or cream.” A reply from user last_average_frost mentioned: “I’ve used a gluten free recipe and it works really well too.”
Chicken Schnitzel with Cucumber Salad
A chicken schnitzel is a thin, boneless chicken cutlet that is gently pounded flat, coated in a classic three-step breading and pan-fried until golden and crispy. Reddit user TMJ_Jack revealed that, as he understood, the schnitzel should be so large that there isn’t room for the salad. He also added: “It was basically a big chicken nugget, but these little pieces actually turned out the best, like fancy restaurants cooking.”
Burger From German Leftovers
Reddit user Lanre-Haliax showed off the burger he made with leftover Christmas food, offering an unusual take on German dishes and familiar comfort food. Among the ingredients were mayonnaise on the bottom bun, lettuce, pulled goose reheated in gravy, crispy goose skin, braised red cabbage and mustard on the top bun. Reddit user DeficiencyOfGravitas replied: “The star of the show here really is the cabbage, it’s gorgeous!”
Conclusion
These German dishes, ranging from various types of schnitzel and pretzels to chocolate cake, exemplify the foods enjoyed in Germany and Central Europe. These hearty, calorie-rich dishes are ideal for cold climates, yet only one of them could potentially serve to satisfy hunger throughout the day in many other societies.
