The German Table

Updated: October 11, 2014
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

Randy Mayor
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

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 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

Randy Mayor
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

James Carrier
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

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell
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

James Carrier
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

Randy Mayor
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

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cathy Muir
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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