Why Is It Called Bratwurst

Many etymologists trace the origins of “bratwurst” back to the Old High German word “Brat,” meaning without waste, and “wurst,” which means “sausage.” And that’s exactly what bratwursts are: unwasteful sausages. … Centuries ago, bratwursts were a means of survival for many German people.

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Sausage is a preparation of ground meat that can be found in dried or fresh varieties and sold either in casing as links or in bulk. Bratwurst is a specific type of fresh link sausage made with pork or veal.

What animal do brats come from?

A bratwurst is a type of German sausage that is generally made with pork, beef, or veal. It’s most commonly made with pork. I don’t speak German, but according to the always correct Wikipedia, brat means finely chopped meat, and wurst means sausage.

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