Pressure Cooker German Sausage Meal
- ljazwa522
- Jan 2, 2021
- 3 min read
Updated: Jan 18, 2021
This meal was created by accident. I bought the pressure cooker during the 2018 Black Friday deal. Every store was selling this item so I thought, why not? It sat on my shelf, in it's box, for months. One day I decided to open it up and see what all the hype was about. I tested out a few simple recipes that I found online but didn't understand why people loved this appliance so much. (I was still a huge fan of my slow cooker!) Then, one day, I decided to experiment with some ingredients that I already had in my fridge and freezer. I had sauerkraut, frozen sausage, and frozen French Fries. I threw all the ingredients into the pressure cooker and - voila! The juices from the sauerkraut, softening of the potatoes, and hot sausage combined to produce a German flavor that I previously only found at restaurants, but now could make easily at home.
The Inspiration Behind the Meal
Growing up I had my fair share of German food. My family's history includes a mix of many cultures including Polish, German, Irish, and Czech. So, my grandmother would tap into her heritage and serve common German dishes when the family would get together. I haven't been able to plan and experience a proper German vacation yet, but I did visit Munich during Oktoberfest for a weekend while I studied abroad in Italy in college. Also, my husband traveled to Stuttgart for business for a year and was able to do a lot of traveling in his free time. I compiled a list of his favorite castles, that I hope to visit with him one day!
OKTOBERFEST TIPS:
Arrive when the tents open in the morning (I believe it's 10 am). Sure, the party gets crazy in the tents at in the evening, but you won't need reservations if you go earlier in the day so you'll be able to have fun in the beer tents without the stress of getting in. There is still live music, great food, and fun people to meet!
Try the chicken! Prior to visiting Oktoberfest, I thought good German food was mainly sausage and Schnitzel. The chicken was recommended to me and - my goodness - it was delicious!
Everyone will be super friendly. I met people from Germany, Italy, Ireland, and other Americans. Talk to everyone at your table and dance on the tables! You'll have all the drinking songs memorized in no time.
There is more to Oktoberfest than just the drinking tents - there's shopping and amusement rides, too!
If you're going to Oktoberfest as an American study abroad student, join an organized student tour like Florence for Fun or Euroadventures. (Florence) They'll organize the travel to Munich, the hostel/hotel, and transportation to and from Oktoberfest each day. Easy.
If you're visiting for an entire weekend, take some time to enjoy the city of Munich! I took a bike tour of the city, which allowed me to see the sites of the beautiful city in one afternoon. This tour included the top sites: Marienplatz, The New Town Hall, Nymphenburg Palace, Hofbrauhaus, Munich Residenz, St. Peter's Church, and the English Garden.
GERMAN CASTLES TO VISIT:
Hohenzollern Castle
Heidelberg Castle
Eltz Castle
Lichtenstein Castle
Reichsburg Castle in Cochem
Rheinstein Castle
Recipe
Pressure Cooker German Sausage Meal
Total time: 30 minutes
Main Ingredients: Sausage (any type you choose), Sauerkraut, French Fries
Optional Ingredients: Mushrooms, Cabbage, Kale
Step 1: Cover the bottom of the pressure cooker (about 1/4 high) with Sauerkraut. Include some of the juices!
Step 2: Add frozen French Fries
Step 3: Add the Sausage
Step 4: Top with any other optional ingredients
Step 5: Pressure cook on high for 20 minutes
Step 5: Serve with pickles, soft pretzels, a side of mustard, or any other common German sides that you have handy! Don't forget some German beer. Prost!
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