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The German Table

Updated September 02, 2008
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Enjoy some of these classic German recipes, from apple strudel to pork loin braised with cabbage.

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Pork Loin Braised with Cabbage

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Pork Loin Braised with Cabbage Recipe

Pork is typically served with cabbage at the German table. Use red cabbage, if you like, for slightly sweeter flavor. You can prepare the dish a day ahead, chill overnight, and reheat in a Dutch oven over medium-low heat.

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Spaetzle Baked with Ham and Gruyère

Spaetzle Baked with Ham and Gruyère
Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Melanie J. Clarke

Spaetzle Baked with Ham and Gruyère Recipe

Learn to cook German egg noodles in this modern-twist casserole. In Southern regions of Germany and Austria, Spaetzle traditionally served alongside meat main dishes to soak up rich gravy. Give them a try in this satisfying main-dish casserole.

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Sauerbraten

Sauerbraten

Sauerbraten Recipe

Considered one of the most popular and traditional German recipes, Sauerbraten is beef marinated in vinegar (or in this case, pickling juice) then braised until melt-in-your mouth tender. Guten

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Brown Beer Rye Bread

Brown Beer Rye Bread
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Brown Beer Rye Bread Recipe

Hearty breads like rye and pumpernickel are German culinary standards. This version uses stone-ground rye flour and caraway seeds, a favorite spice in German cooking.

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Roasted Sausages with Beer-braised Onions

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Roasted Sausages with Beer-braised Onions Recipe

This recipe is perfect for hearty dinners and Oktoberfest celebrations. Simmer fully cooked sausages in stout or a dark beer with caramelized onions, and roast in the oven until heated through. Served with creamy mashed potatoes.

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German-Style Potato Salad

German-Style Potato Salad
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German-Style Potato Salad Recipe

Authentic German potato salad gets its flavor from vinegar rather than mayonnaise. In this version, red potatoes are mixed with bacon, cider vinegar, onions, and red bell pepper.

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Pfeffernüsse Recipe

Pronounced FEHF-fuhr-noos, this spice cookie is served at Christmastime in Germany. It's full of holiday spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, and pecans add crunch.

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Herring and Apple Salad

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Herring and Apple Salad Recipe

This is a version of heringsalat (herring salad), which is traditionally prepared with herring, apples, and raw onions. You can substitute smoked trout for herring. Serve with a well-chilled lager and rye bread. Garnish with dill sprigs.

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Dried-Cherry Streusel Kuchen

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Dried-Cherry Streusel Kuchen Recipe

This lightly spiced coffeecake with a streusel topping may be the most familiar kuchen to Americans. Kuchen is a general German term for "cake" and is applied to many types of pastries. Enjoy this sweet treat for breakfast or dessert.

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1 of 9 Pork Loin Braised with Cabbage
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