TIPS & ADVICE
Learn about different sausage types! Sausages can be sold fresh, or preserved by drying, salting, smoking, and pre-cooking. Dry sausages are often hard (like salami); pre-cooked or smoked sausages are typically soft, like frankfurters or bologna.
Germans gave us bratwurst, frankfurters, and all manner of sausages! Find top-rated recipes for German food—and don't forget the sauerkraut.
Want to win some kid-size grins of approval? Serve up hot dogs for the kids, and Polish sausage or bratwurst for the adults. Set out a host of toppings, and let everyone customize to taste.