St.Gallen Bratwurst
A culinary tradition
The St.Gallen bratwurst is much more than just a sausage – it’s culture and tradition. The «culinary pride of St.Gallen» was first grilled over a fire way back in the Middle Ages, in around 1438. What makes this delicate sausage with its crispy brown coat so special? It is made mainly from veal, to which bacon, various spices and fresh milk are added. So now we know the ingredients. But it's how they're put together that really makes this sausage so special. Each butcher has their own secret recipe. Don’t bother asking – they won’t share it with you! You can’t find a veal bratwurst quite like this anywhere else in Switzerland. The taste is truly unique.
Taste the local delicacy
The people of St.Gallen love St.Gallen bratwurst. So, if you want the full local experience, trying this tasty sausage is an absolute must. You'll find it on offer everywhere, from Gault Millau restaurants to the bistro around the corner. Have a «Bürli» (a local bread) and a St.Gallen beer to go with it. It also tastes great with «Rösti», the national dish, in an onion sauce. Just remember: no mustard! The au-thentic «sacred» sausage of St.Gallen is eaten without this particular condiment. There are four types of St.Gallen bratwurst:
The Classic
The classic version of the St.Gallen bratwurst weighs around 110 to 130 grams.
The Sophisticated
In the more refined version – the St.Gallen veal bratwurst – veal makes up more than 50 per cent of the meat.
The Legendary
The legendary St.Gallen OLMA bratwurst weighs 160 grams and is named after the popular OLMA trade fairs held in St.Gallen in autumn.
The Mega
The largest of the St.Gallen bratwursts weighs in at 220 grams. It is the St.Gallen Children’s Festival bratwurst. This festival (a long-standing tradition) is only held every three years, making this bratwurst a rare delicacy.
A seminar all about the sausage
Bratwurst tasting
The St.Gallen bratwurst is one of Eastern Switzerland’s most famous delicacies! The recipe for the sausage was first recorded in writing as early as 1438. But what do we actually know about this piece of our culinary cultural heritage? What are the ingredients for the sausage and why is it eaten without mustard? And the ultimate question: who makes the best St.Gallen bratwurst? Discover the St.Gallen bratwurst!
For true bratwurst fans
Friends of the St.Gallen bratwurst
Have we whetted your appetite? You can find out all there is to know about the St.Gallen bratwurst at sg-bratwurst.ch. True bratwurst aficionados can become members of the «Friends of the St.Gallen Bratwurst Club» (Club der Freunde der St.Galler Bratwurst).
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