German · main
Bratwurst
Bratwurst reads umami 8.8, richness 8.7 and salinity 4.0 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a German main, about 30 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 9.2 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.5 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.8 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.2 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 8.9 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.1 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 8.8 · Richness 8.7 · Salinity 4.0 · Allium 3.6 · Herbaceous 2.2 · Warm Spice 2.1 · Sweetness 1.4 · Earthy 1.1 · Floral 0.9 · Heat 0.9 · Bitterness 0.8 · Nutty 0.7 · Sourness 0.7
What's in it (8)
- 2 lbs pork shoulder
- 6 oz pork fat
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp white pepper
- 1 tsp marjoram
- 1/2 tsp caraway seeds
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 ft natural hog casings
Time & effort: about 30 min · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 293.1 kcal, 16.7 g protein, 24.5 g fat, 0.6 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Grind pork shoulder and fat through a medium die, then mix thoroughly with seasonings until the mixture is sticky.
- Stuff the mixture into natural casings and twist into links of your preferred length.
- Grill or pan-fry over medium heat, turning frequently, until golden-brown on all sides with no pink remaining inside.
- Serve on a crusty roll with mustard, or alongside sauerkraut.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.