Extrawurst facts for kids
Extrawurst is a cool word that can mean two different things! It's either a type of yummy cold cut (like sliced deli meat) or a fun German saying. Let's learn more about both!
Extrawurst: A Popular Sausage
Extrawurst is a special kind of Austrian sausage. It's often called a "cold cut" because people usually eat it sliced and cold. Imagine a sausage that's moist, light in color, and super smooth. It's made from a mix of beef, pork, and a little bacon fat, all seasoned just right.
In Austria, Extrawurst is super popular. It's the most common type of cold cut you'll find there!
This sausage is similar to other popular sausages around the world. It's like the American Bologna sausage, the Dutch Boterhamworst, the German Lyoner or Fleischwurst, and the Swedish Falukorv. You can think of them as "cousins" in the sausage family!
People enjoy Extrawurst in many ways. You can cook it, but it's often served cold. It's great in a Wurstsalat (a sausage salad) or simply as a sliced cold cut for sandwiches.
There are also some fun varieties of Extrawurst.
- Pikantwurst has tiny pieces of red or green peppers mixed in. This gives it a little extra kick!
- Gurkerlextra contains small chunks of pickled cucumber. This adds a unique tangy flavor.
Extrawurst: A Special Saying
"Extrawurst" is also a common German saying. People use it when someone wants or gets special treatment. It's a way to show disapproval, like saying "that's not fair!"
The full saying is "er will immer eine Extrawurst gebraten haben" or "er bekommt eine Extrawurst gebraten". This means "he always wants or gets an additional/special sausage grilled/fried for him." It's a funny way to say someone expects something extra or out of the ordinary, just for them!
