German Weisswurst with Mustard & Pretzels
Delicate bavarian white sausage poached gently in broth, served with whole-grain mustard and warm pretzels. A classic German dinner that's ready in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 4 links weisswurst (bavarian white sausage)
- 2 cups beef or chicken broth
- 3 tbsp whole-grain mustard
- 2 large soft pretzels
- ½ medium onion
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 4 whole black peppercorns
Instructions
- 1
Pour broth into a wide pot or saucepan. Add halved onion, bay leaf, and peppercorns.
- 2
Bring broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat, ~3 minutes.
- 3
Add weisswurst to simmering broth. Maintain a bare simmer—do not boil.
- 4
Poach for 8–10 minutes. Sausages are done when they float and feel firm.
- 5
Warm pretzels in a 300°F oven or toaster oven for 2–3 minutes if desired.
- 6
Transfer sausages to a serving plate using a slotted spoon.
- 7
Serve sausages with whole-grain mustard, warm pretzels, and poaching broth on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- wide saucepan or pot (3-quart)
- slotted spoon
- serving plate
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