German Food

Schnitzel is a popular german food made by coating a thin cutlet of meat in bread crumbs and frying it. It is made from anything from veal and turkey to pork and chicken. Wiener schnitzel is an Austrian invention. Schnitzel has variations in most countries around the world.

 Bratwurst is a typical german dish that is literally just fried sausage. Bratwurst was first mad ein the early days of Germany’s inhabitation. During the cold winters, food was scarce, and the people didn't want to waste any part of the animal. They began using the intestines as casings for the parts that people generally didn't eat. This made these parts more appealing to eat, and thus the sausage was born. Many say that sausages made in Germany and other northern countries are better than those made in southern European countries, such as Italy. Also pictured is sauerkraut. Sauerkraut is a very typical Austrian dish made from cabbage. Sauerkraut directly translates to “sour cabbage”. It is often served with bratwurst and schnitzel.

Pumpernickel bread is very popular in Germany and also available in America. It is a slightly sweet rye bread. In the middle ages it was associated with peasentry, but in recent years has been associated with delicatessen eatery.