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Knackwurst (German pronunciation: [ˈknakˌvʊʁst] ) (in North America sometimes spelled knockwurst (listen) refers to a type of sausage of northern German origin from the mid-16th century. The many available varieties depend on the geographical region of their production.

Etymology and pronunciation

The German noun Knackwurst—which, in English, is sometimes corrupted as knockwurst—comes from the German verb knacken (listen) ("to crack") or the adjective knackig (listen) ("crisp"). This refers to the swelling of the sausage during the process of cooking, so that the skin becomes pressurized and balloon-like, and tends to "pop", often exploding the juices, when bitten into (authentic example: listen). (Cf. the British term "banger".) The term ″Knackwurst″ came up in Germany the middle of the 16th century. In Germany, all different kinds of Knackwürste are abbreviated Knacker (listen).

Knockwurst in the US

In North America, a knockwurst refers to a short, plump sausage originating from northern Germany. It contains ground veal, ground pork, and fresh garlic stuffed into hog casings.

As part of the production process, the sausages are aged for two to five days, then smoked over oak wood. Knockwurst is often prepared highly seasoned.

Knockwurst is sometimes cut in half lengthwise before serving, for example when served on a sailor sandwich.

Knackwurst in Germany

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Numerous regional varieties of knackwurst exist in Germany. They all differ from knackwurst varieties sold in Austria. There, a knackwurst always refers to a sausage containing bacon and added potato starch. In addition to the term "knackwurst", common names are "Salzburger" or "Schübling".

As a specialty in Hamburg, scalded Knackwurst served with mustard and half a slice of white bread is a popular snack for lunch. It is also sold at the Hamburger Dom, the largest Volksfest in northern Germany, under various, sometimes poetic, names like Domknacker, Hamburger Knacker, or Hafenlümmel (literally: harbour tyke).

Knake in Sweden

A knake refers to a short, plump and dark sausage which is produced by Holmgrens in the Swedish city of Lund. It is a Lund speciality and dates back to the 1910s. Today's recipe is dated to the 1960s.

See also

• List of sausages
• List of smoked foods

References

1. Friedrich Kluge (Ed.): Etymologisches Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache. 24., durchgesehene und erweiterte Auflage. Walter de Gruyter, Berlin 2002, ISBN 3-11-017473-1, P. 501.
2. Ulrich Ammon, Rhea Kyvelos, Regula Nyffenegger (Ed.): Variantenwörterbuch des Deutschen, Walter de Gruyter, 2004, ISBN 3110165740, P. 417 - section "Knackwurst"
3. "Knackwurst Recipe". Ichef.com. 20 November 2007. Archived from the original on 18 June 2013. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
4. Koch, Hermann; Fuchs, Martin: Die Fabrikation feiner Fleisch- und Wurstwaren. Ed. 22. Deutscher Fachverlag, Frankfurt/Main, 2009. ISBN 978-3-86641-187-6.
5. "German Potato Salad with Knockwurst". Rachael Ray Show. 9 July 2009. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
6. "knockwurst". leniandviv.com. Archived from the original on 17 February 2015. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
7. Ulrich Ammon, Rhea Kyvelos, Regula Nyffenegger (Ed.): Variantenwörterbuch des Deutschen. Walter de Gruyter, 2004, ISBN 3-11-016574-0, P. 417 – "Knackwurst"
8. Product description on the website of Salzbrenner Hamburg, retrieved on 17 March 2016.

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