Do I peel the Weisswurst before eating?
Ja, you absolutely must peel the Weisswurst before eating! The casing is not meant to be consumed. You can do this easily by cutting along the length and peeling it off.
German · breakfast
20m
Total time
2
Servings
450
kcal
easy
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Ja, you absolutely must peel the Weisswurst before eating! The casing is not meant to be consumed. You can do this easily by cutting along the length and peeling it off.
Nein, never boil the Weisswurst. Simmer it gently in hot, not boiling, water for about 10-15 minutes to warm it through without bursting the casing or toughening the meat. Over-boiling will ruin the delicate texture.
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