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Weisswurst (White Veal Sausage)
Weisswurst (White Veal Sausage) reads richness 6.7, umami 5.7 and citrus 4.2 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 — 6.0 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.6 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 4.6 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.1 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.8 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.0 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 6.7 · Umami 5.7 · Citrus 4.2 · Salinity 3.7 · Allium 3.4 · Warm Spice 2.7 · Herbaceous 2.6 · Floral 2.4 · Sourness 1.3 · Fruity 1.3 · Bitterness 1.0 · Sweetness 1.0 · Earthy 0.9 · Heat 0.7
What's in it (12)
- 1 1/2 lbs veal
- 8 oz pork back fat
- 1/2 cup crushed ice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, minced
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 small onion, minced
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1/4 tsp mace
- 1/4 tsp cardamom
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 ft natural hog
Time & effort: about 30 min · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 267.3 kcal, 15.6 g protein, 19.6 g fat, 6.2 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Blend veal and fat with crushed ice to a smooth forcemeat, then mix in the seasonings, parsley, lemon zest, and onion.
- Stuff gently into casings to form thick, coiled links without overfilling.
- Poach the sausages in hot (not boiling) water at around 75°C for 15 minutes.
- Serve in the water in a bowl alongside sweet mustard, a freshly baked pretzel, and a Weissbier.
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- Grilled Ribeye Steaks with Herb Butter — American
- Moroccan Pork Casserole — Moroccan
- Arroz de Pato — Portuguese
- Pork Chops alla Pizzaiola — Italian-American
- Skillet Lemon Butter Chicken with Asparagus — American
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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.