knackwurst; knockwurst
[ NAK-wurst; NAHK-vursht ]
Short, thick links of precooked beef and/or pork
SAUSAGE that is well flavored with garlic. Knackwurst is usually boiled or grilled before serving, often with sauerkraut. The name comes from the German knack ("crack") and wurst ("
SAUSAGE"). It was so named from the crackling sound the
SAUSAGE makes when bitten into. See also
SAUSAGE.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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