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Wednesday, September 18, 2019
11 German Recipes for an Oktoberfest Feast
The best German recipes are perfect for fall, and especially for Oktoberfest (and yes, they all pair beautifully with beer).
Munich may lay claim to the original, but Oktoberfest is also an excuse for food and beer lovers everywhere to drink up and gorge on meat, potatoes, and doughy things with the rapaciousness of a squirrel in the days before hibernation. Between the platters of wurst and stacks of knotty pretzels, the celebration is a glutton’s dream come true. It’s also a great occasion to reacquaint yourself with all of those classic German dishes that you haven’t had since your last visit to the biergarten. So pour yourself a Märzenbier and get into the Oktoberfest spirit with these nine recipes that are all about feasting without reservations, Bavarian style .
1. Beer-Braised Bratwursts with Onion
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Beer and sausages are the backbone of many a German-style feast. With this recipe, you get a bit of both by braising brats in dark beer, which infuses them with tons of malty and yeasty flavor. (And if you want to really get into the Oktoberfest spirit, make your own bratwurst to use in this dish.) Get our Beer-Braised Bratwurst recipe.
Related Reading: A Guide to German Beer
2. Slow Cooker Pork and Sauerkraut
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Oktoberfest isn’t exactly the best time of year to be of pig: many of the festival’s signature dishes revolve around some form of Schweinefleisch. This traditional recipe features pork two ways, with sausages and ribs surrounded by a steamy bed of sauerkraut and potatoes. Get our Slow Cooker Pork and Sauerkraut recipe.
3. Basic Whole Roasted Chicken
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One alternative to all the pork is Hendl, a simple roast chicken. Don’t expect to get your choice of white or dark meat, however. The bird is usually split down the backbone and served by the half, so that you can get your fill of each and every part. Get our Basic Whole Roasted Chicken recipe.
4. Braised Red Cabbage with Bacon
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In between all those rich meats, you’ll want something to cut through the grease (ummm, leave out the bacon if you want). Braised cabbage brings a shock of tartness (and color) to a landscape otherwise populated by brown foods—and despite the bacon, it’s still a palate cleanser, thanks to a generous dose of cider vinegar and sharp mustard tempered by brown sugar and chicken stock. Get our Braised Red Cabbage recipe.
5. Warm German Potato Salad with Bacon
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Bavarian potato salad eschews the mayo in favor of vinegar (and lots of it). Our take amps it up even further, adding in capers, bacon, and other ingredients that pack a wallop. Get our Warm German Potato Salad with Bacon recipe.
6. Warm German Potato-Cucumber Salad with Dill
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If you’re worried that your celebration spread is short on vegetables, there are ways to sneak them in. This cucumber and potato salad hybrid brings a welcome bit of green to the feasting table. Get our Warm German Potato-Cucumber Salad with Dill recipe.
7. Fresh Herbed Spaetzle
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Take a break from all the meat and vinegary sides with herb-flecked spaetzle. Browned and coated in a slick of butter, the chewy, pasta-like nubbins of dough bring a stomach-filling comfort to help buffer against the excesses of all that beer. Get our Fresh Herbed Spaetzle recipe. (Or try our Cheese Spaetzle recipe if you want to bump the richness up another notch.)
8. Soft Pretzels
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Get ready to do the twist. Oktoberfest snack time means grabbing a pretzel, preferably one with a touch of salt and a squiggle of hot and spicy mustard. Get our Soft Pretzel recipe.
9. Beer and Caraway Seed Mustard
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You need something to slather on the aforementioned soft pretzels and the many meats you’ll be eating. Making your own mustard is much easier than you might think—plus, way tastier than most store-bought stuff. This grainy mustard includes dark porter beer and caraway seeds for extra depth of flavor. Get our Beer and Caraway Seed Mustard recipe.
10. Traditional Radler
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Staunch traditionalists wouldn’t be caught dead quaffing anything other than malty märzenbier by the liter. But if your tastes lean toward something lighter, go for a radler, the low-alcohol mix of lager and sparkling lemonade that is believed to have been invented in Munich. Get our Traditional Radler recipe.
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11. Black Forest Cake
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You could make a German apple cake or stollen for your Oktoberfest dessert option, but why not go all out with a Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte? You may not actually have room for a slice for several hours after the main event, but you’ll be glad this dark chocolate and cherry-laden confection is waiting for you when your stomach does start grumbling again. It pairs well with roasty, dark porters and stouts if you can take another beer by then too. Get our Black Forest Cake recipe.
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Gold Medal Flour Recalled for Possible E. Coli Contamination
If you’ve recently purchased General Mills Gold Medal flour, you may want to trash it, as it could be contaminated with E. coli.
General Mills has recalled five-pound bags of their Gold Medal Unbleached Flour with a “better-if-used by” date of September 6, 2020 (displayed on the bag as 06SEP2020KC). These bags were sold at several retailers nationwide, including Walmart and Target.
Affected products have a UPC of 016000 196100 on the package.
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If you do have one of these bags of flour in your pantry, the FDA advises you throw it away—do not cook with it. If you are affected by the recall, you may contact General Mills Consumer Relations at 1-800-230-8103 or visit www.generalmills.com/flour.
While no illnesses have been linked to this particular batch of flour, just a few months ago, there were 21 instances of illness in nine states that were linked to E. coli in other flour brands.
E. coli 026 (the type found in General Mills Gold Medal Flour during a routine quality control inspection) is killed by baking, frying, sauteing, and boiling, but it is a potentially deadly strain of the bacteria that could still contaminate your hands, counters, and cookware in its raw state.
Not-so-fun fact: This is also why you’re advised to never eat raw cookie dough—not because it contains raw eggs, but because raw flour can harbor dangerous bacteria!
Related Reading: 1o Hidden Kitchen Hazards
Only five-pound bags of Gold Medal flour with the 06SEP2020KC date and 016000 196100 UPC code are affected; all other Gold Medal flour is safe to keep and cook with.
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How to Make a Juicy Lucy Burger
Most food holidays may be faintly ridiculous, but we’ll celebrate any one of them if it means an excuse to eat something delicious (like we need one of those…). September 18 is National Cheeseburger Day, and that means it’s the perfect time to make the ultimate cheeseburger: the Juicy Lucy.
Invented somewhere in Minnesota (exact origins continue to be debated), the Juicy Lucy—or Jucy Lucy—is a cheeseburger that deceives you when you first behold it.
Looking for all the world like a plain beef patty with nary a crumble of blue cheese or shred of cheddar in sight, it actually contains a gooey molten core of cheese stuffed right into the burger that oozes into (and out of ) every bite.
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The Beef
Just because you have beautifully fatty, gooey cheese enriching each morsel, doesn’t mean you can get away with sub-par beef. For a truly juicy, delicious burger, choose a blend of high-quality chuck with at least 15 percent fat, if not 20 percent. Grind your own if you can.
This burger recipe flavors the beef with the usual salt and pepper, as well as a bit of garlic powder and Worcestershire sauce. Mix them in with your hands only until everything is combined (doing it with a fork or spoon makes it easier to over-mix and that leads to dry, dense burgers and general despair, so don’t be shy about getting in there).
Beef and Bacon Blend, 2 pounds for $22 at Porter Road
A mix of dry-aged ground beef & pasture-raised bacon makes great burgers. (Spend $75 & get free ground beef while supplies last.)
Related Reading: The Best Meat Delivery Services and Butcher Subscription Boxes
Don’t over-handle the meat when you’re forming the patties either (seriously, you don’t want to toughen it up), and be sure to let the burger rest for a bit once it’s done cooking. Not only does that ensure you don’t burn your face off with lava-like molten cheese, it lets the burger juices redistribute.
The Cheese
American cheese is not fancy, but it is perfect for burgers and the traditional choice for a Juicy Lucy. Nothing melts quite so smoothly—but a close second is a nice cheddar. Just don’t go too fancy with your choice of cheddar or the flavor will overwhelm and the ooze factor won’t be on point (i.e., the aged stuff is best saved for crackers). You can also try a pepper Jack.
If you secretly love American cheese and recognize its superior melting abilities but still just can’t bring yourself to buy it, try a homemade American cheese recipe. (It’s an amalgam of Comté, cheddar, and gouda cheeses, plus sodium citrate and iota carrageenan, and melts like Velveeta.)
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In any case, you’ll stuff a thick stack of cheese between two burger patties and then seal the edges together (don’t leave any gaps or you’ll lose your liquid gold), then cook them on a grill or griddle.
Related Reading: The Best Grilled Cheese You’ve Never Had
The Fixings
This is a simple burger and simple accouterments are called for. We like the sharpness of pickles to cut through the rich meat and cheese, and a basic, soft bun (no need for fancy brioche, and anything too crusty will ruin the soft, gooey perfection of the burger bite, but do lightly toast the cut sides in butter for the ideal burger vehicle).
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Put some ketchup on it if you must, or even mustard. If you’re a lily gilder, top it off with an extra slice of cheese and caramelized onions—maybe even some Russian dressing (sort of an animal style deal).
The Recipe
You can make these on a grill pan or griddle indoors or an actual grill outside if the weather’s holding up where you are; either way, you’re in for a cheesy treat.
Juicy Lucy Burger (a.k.a. Jucy Lucy)
Ingredients
- 4 slices American cheese (about 3 ounces)
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck (15 to 20 percent fat content), chilled
- 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for oiling the grill
- 4 (4-inch) hamburger buns, split and toasted
- Sliced pickles, for serving
Instructions
- Cut each slice of cheese in half, then in half again to form 4 squares. Stack the pieces on top of each other to form 4 stacks; set aside.
- Place the meat in a large bowl and add the salt, garlic powder, Worcestershire, and pepper. Mix with your hands until just evenly combined.
- Divide the meat into 8 equal portions and place on a work surface. Using your fingertips, press 2 portions of the meat into 2 rough 1/4-inch-thick patties that are each about 1 inch wider in diameter than the hamburger buns. Place 1 stack of cheese in the center of 1 of the patties. Top with the second patty and pinch the edges to form a tight seal. Cup each patty with your hands to round out the edges, and press on the top to flatten slightly into a single thick patty. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining portions of meat and cheese to form 4 patties in total. Refrigerate while you prepare the grill.
- Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium high (about 375°F to 425°F). When the grill is ready, use tongs to rub the grate with several layers of paper towels dipped in vegetable oil.
- Place the reserved patties on the grill, close the grill, and cook undisturbed (do not press down on the patties) until dark grill marks appear on the bottom, about 3 to 4 minutes. Using a spatula, flip the patties, close the grill again, and cook until grill marks appear on the second side and the patties are cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes more. Remove to a clean plate and let rest in a warm place or tent loosely with foil for 5 minutes. Place a patty on each bun bottom, top with pickles, and cover with a bun top. Serve immediately.
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Use this for griddle-grilled burgers, but be sure to crank the heat up for a good sear.
Related Reading: How to Make Healthier Fries
Related Video: A Closer Look at the Juicy Lucy
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7 Tips & Tricks for Juicy Grilled Burgers
No one wants to choke down a tough, crumbly, dry hamburger, so learn these 7 simple tricks for making a perfect, juicy grilled burger every time.
Summer is coming closer to its end and grilling season too, but September 18 is National Cheeseburger Day, so it’s the perfect time to give it one last go. Don’t let it be an overdone, leaden disc of sadness. Ensuring tender, juicy burgers and not dry, dense hockey pucks has to do with both sourcing and technique. Chowhounds have shared a few simple tricks and tips over the years, starting with buying the right ground beef.
Some say you shouldn’t actually grill burgers (more on that below), but we say if you do, just do it right.
Here’s how to grill perfect burgers
Tip #1: Avoid extra-lean grinds. The higher the fat content, the moister the patty. A burger with beef that’s 80 percent lean (i.e., 20 percent fat) is luxurious and juicy, Brandon Nelson explains on Chowhound.
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Beef and Bacon Blend, 2 pounds for $22 at Porter Road
A mix of dry-aged ground beef & pasture-raised bacon makes great burgers. (Spend $75 & get free ground beef while supplies last.)
Related Reading: The Best Meat Delivery Services and Butcher Subscription Boxes
Tip #2: Minimal handling is just as important. Form the patties gently, compressing as little as possible (this applies even if you’re making a smash burger—more so, maybe, in that case). Just as overworking pastry and dough will make it tough, so will over-handling your meat. (While we’re on the subject of handling meat, proper food safety technique will also help prevent foodborne illness, the bane of any BBQ.)
Tip #3: Make an indentation in the middle of each patty. Just press your thumb (not too firmly) into the meat and the divot will prevent it from puffing up and will allow it to cook evenly, mike0989 says. This one is also endorsed by Jon Lemon, culinary director of Bareburger; see more BBQ tips and tricks from chefs.
Tip #4: Don’t press the patties with a spatula as they cook—that just forces out the juice. Your spatula is strictly for flipping, and only once.
Tip #5: Keep in mind there’s carryover cooking time, so pull the burgers off the grill just shy of your target doneness. They’ll be just right when they hit the table, cstr says. Conversely, pull them off when they already look perfect, and by the time they hit your bun, they’ll be overdone.
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Tip #6: If you just can’t resist buying lean ground beef, try adding a bit of water to it, valerie says. A little extra moisture helps even well-done burgers stay juicy and tender, even if they’re made from 90 percent lean ground beef. Mix in 1/4 to 1/2 cup water per pound of ground beef before forming your patties to reap the tenderizing benefit of H20.
Tip #7: Try stuffing it with cheese and adding fat via toppings. The classic Juicy Lucy is a great option for anyone who wants a really luxurious burger, since it’s full of molten cheese:
Chowhound’s Juicy Lucy Burger
Along those lines, adding fatty, moist condiments like aioli, bacon jam, ripe tomatoes, and sliced avocado will help boost your burger’s juicy factor (and flavor), but can’t totally save a bone-dry patty, so follow the tips above to ensure your burgers stay perfectly moist on the grill, and then go to town with the toppings. Check out 15 Non-Traditional Burger Recipes for Summer BBQs for ideas. Or you can take a cue (pun fully intended) from Gordon Ramsey and just grate butter straight into your burgers.
Plot twist: Should you be grilling burgers at all?
There are those (chefs included) who advocate against cooking burgers right on your grill grates, as you can lose a lot of the flavorful juices and fat—which sometimes also causes flare-ups that char your meat to a crisp (in a bad way). Many suggest placing a cast iron griddle on your grill for cooking burgers to get a perfectly seared crust and juicy interior, and maybe still a lick or two of smoke.
Lodge Cast Iron Reversible Grill/Griddle, $29.97 on Amazon
You can use this on your stovetop or on your grill for burgers seared over super-high heat.
Read More: The Ultimate Guide to Grilling & BBQ
How do you like to cook your burgers, and what are your secrets for perfect results? Let us know in the comments!
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