Bratwurst Bratwurst Bratwurst () is a type of German sausage made from veal, beef, or most commonly pork. The name is derived from the Old High German "Brätwurst", from "brät-", finely chopped meat, and "Wurst", sausage, although in modern German it is often associated with the verb "braten", to pan fry or roast. While sausage recipes can be found as early as 228 AD, the first documented evidence of the "Bratwurst" in Germany dates to 1313 and can be found in the Franconian city of Nuremberg, which is still an internationally renowned center for the production of grilling sausages. Recipes for
Bratwurst country bread made predominantly from rye flour, less commonly with a "Brezel" (pretzel). It is a very popular form of fast food in German-speaking countries, often cooked and sold by street vendors from small stands. The Franconian sausage is a relatively long (), thick, coarse sausage, common to the whole Franconian region with slight variations. It dates back to 1313. With marjoram as a characteristic ingredient, it is close in taste to the "Nürnberger Bratwurst" but juicier, due to its size and coarseness. The "Fränkische Bratwurst" is traditionally served with sauerkraut or potato salad. "Bratwurst" originating in the city of