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Jagdwurst is a German cooked sausage whose name means "hunter's sausage." It is generally made from finely ground pork sausage meat combined with coarsely chopped lean pork or pork belly, then seasoned and cooked; some traditional descriptions also specify hot smoking and garlic or mustard seasoning. Jagdwurst is commonly served cold in slices as a deli meat, and it is also used in cooked dishes such as the East German-style Jägerschnitzel.
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What is Jagdwurst?
Jagdwurst, German for 'hunter's sausage,' is a cooked sausage in the Brühwurst family, made from a fine pork emulsion studded with coarsely chopped lean pork or belly. Some traditional versions are hot smoked and seasoned with garlic.
Does Jagdwurst contain venison or other game meat?
Despite the name, it is typically made entirely from pork, not game. The 'hunter' branding reflects German sausage-naming tradition rather than the actual ingredients.
How is Jagdwurst traditionally eaten in Germany?
Most often it is sliced cold onto bread or rolls as part of a typical German cold supper (Abendbrot) or a sausage platter. In Saxony and other parts of the former East Germany, slices of Jagdwurst are also breaded and fried as Jägerschnitzel, classically served with tomato sauce and noodles.
Is Jagdwurst the same thing as Lyoner or bologna?
They are all relatives in the emulsified cooked-sausage family, so Jagdwurst is close to German Lyoner and American bologna. The difference is texture: Jagdwurst contains visible chunks of lean meat and may be hot smoked with garlic, giving it a coarser bite than smooth Lyoner.
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