Beef Sauerbraten with Red Cabbage and Pretzel Dumplings Recipe | Cook the Book

This Beef Sauerbraten with Red Cabbage and Pretzel Dumplings is a mix of old world and new. Day-old soft pretzels are mixed into a rich egg dough and pan-fried into something that I can only compare to a crisp pretzel bread pudding.

Easy Creamy Potato, Leek, and Sauerkraut Soup

This recipe takes ideas from traditional Polish kapusniak (sauerkraut soup) and combines them with the creamy texture of potato-leek soup for a bowl that's satisfyingly rich and filling, but with a tangy, bright flavor.

Grilled Bratwurst, Beer, and Cheddar Soup

Rich, hot beer-cheese soup may not sound like ideal summer fare, but this version is made with a warm-weather cookout star—smoky grilled brats—that transform it into a dish that's seasonally appropriate. Flavored with cheddar and spiked with a bit of Velveeta for improved texture, it's my go-to meal when I want a taste of my Midwestern roots.

Crispy German Pork Knuckle (Schweinshaxe) with Beer Gravy

Of the many things Germans have perfected, Pork Knuckle is right up there. Most recipes fall short on the crispy crackling … but we've cracked it!

Grilled Bratwurst With Beer, Mustard, and Sauerkraut

Make perfect grilled bratwurst by simmering them in a flavorful sauerkraut bath first.

Sausage and Sauerkraut Stew with Duck Fat Dumplings

[Photograph: Max Falkowitz] Juniper plays best with gamey meats, but game can be hard to come by. If you don't hunt (or have a friend who does), your options are limited. Ducks, however, are far more widely available and are...

Homemade Sauerkraut

Everything you need to know about how to make sauerkraut at home, including the science and process behind it, as well as the equipment required to make it safely (and deliciously!), and the best recipe for homemade batches.

Bigos (Polish Hunter's Stew)

Bigos, or traditional Polish Hunter's Stew, is one of those homey recipes that changes from household to household. This version is from A Polish Country House Kitchen by Anne Applebaum and Danielle Crittenden and blends pork, venison, beef, veal, and sausage with cabbage, sauerkraut, and mushrooms.

Beer-Basted German Sausages With Quick-Pickled Peppers and Onions

Roasted in the oven and basted with beer, these German-style pork sausages turn out juicy, tender, and lightly browned all over. Quick-pickled peppers and onions, meanwhile, add a flavorful, bright counterpoint.

Grilled Bratwurst With Warm German Potato Slaw

German potato salad and red cabbage are combined in this easy grilled recipe to make a warm slaw topping for tender bratwurst.