German Meat Recipes can be both time consuming and expensive.
Yet, nothing smelled better in Mom's kitchen than Rouladen simmering on the stove. When they were, we knew company was coming!
Nothing tasted better than dunking Potato Dumplings in Rouladen Gravy. BUT, the work! And the expense!
How about an easier and cheaper version, Beef Flatladen, - that tastes just as delicious, is easy and inexpensive enough to use for weekday family meals.
The same goes for the recipe for Smoked Pork Chops (Kasseler) with Sauerkraut. If you can find it at the deli, it's a special dinner for company. How about a cheaper version - my Hubby says it even tastes better!
How about making your own sausage meat and forming it into patties - same great taste as traditional German sausages - only you control the fat and filler. Then you can experiment with your own seasonings and make these just the way you family likes.
Or how about just turning that ground beef into a traditional German meatloaf called Falscher Hase or Hackfleisch. Falscher Hase is delicious served with red cabbage and mashed potatoes!
Then there is always the traditional German food dishes of Schnitzel served with Jäger sauce. Or, make delicious breaded pork chops, shown below. Sehr gut!
How to choose which cut of meat to use for your German meat recipes is the first step to a successful meal. Knowing what the grading means is important. It will help you decide if your cut will match your recipe. Choose the right cut and you'll have a tender result.
My friend, Dan, has a great website that focuses purely on grilled meats. Check out
The Grilling Spot
and try his recipes. You'll find one of his recipes, Ugali, a Kenyan bread, under my International tab on the left.
So, go ahead. Try these quick and inexpensive versions of German Meat Recipes for your family tonight and for company on the weekend and turn the event into a traditional German meal! As well, you'll learn how to cook chicken, beef, pork, and other meats, so your German meat recipes will turn out great. Subscribe to our free Quick Fix ezine filled with recipes, updates, etc.
Do you have a favorite recipe? If it's quick and simple, why not share it with us? Perhaps it's a traditional German recipe you've changed in order to make it easier? Or an Italian recipe that you've altered and given a German twist?
