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Landjaeger

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Landjäger is a cured, cold-smoked, and dried sausage traditionally produced in southern Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and parts of Alsace. It is made from a mixture of beef and pork seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic, coriander, and red wine, and is pressed into a rectangular mold giving it a characteristic flattened shape. The name derives from the German "Landjäger," historically referring to a constable, but the sausage itself predates the term. It is typically consumed as a snack and is valued for its long shelf life without refrigeration.

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What is Landjäger made from?

Traditional Landjäger is made from cured beef and pork seasoned with ingredients such as salt, pepper, garlic, coriander, and sometimes red wine. Recipes vary across southern Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Alsace.

Is Landjäger cooked or eaten cold?

Landjäger is cured, cold-smoked, and dried, so it is normally eaten cold as a ready-to-eat sausage. The drying and smoking process gives it a firm texture and concentrated savory flavor.

Why is Landjäger rectangular?

The sausage is pressed into a rectangular mold during production. That shape helps distinguish Landjäger from round dried sausages such as many salamis.

Where does Landjäger come from?

Landjäger is traditionally associated with southern Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and parts of Alsace. The name and recipe can vary regionally, but curing, smoking, drying, and the rectangular form are characteristic features.

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