Knipp facts for kids
Knipp is a special kind of sausage from Germany. It's popular in the Bremen and Lower Saxony regions. Sometimes, in the Hanover area, people call it Calenberger Pfannenschlag. Knipp is made by mixing meat with grains, like a type of "groat sausage." It's similar to another German sausage called Pinkel.
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Discovering Knipp
What is Knipp Made Of?
Knipp is made from several ingredients. It includes oat groats, which are like small pieces of oats. It also uses parts of pork, such as pork head, pork belly, and pork rind. Liver and broth are added too. To give it flavor, Knipp is seasoned with salt, allspice, and pepper.
How is Knipp Enjoyed?
Knipp is usually sold in long, thick sausages. These sausages are about 30 centimeters (12 inches) long. They are also 10 to 15 centimeters (4 to 6 inches) thick. People often call them a "stick" (Stange) or a "roll" (Rolle).
Knipp is a smoked sausage. It is usually eaten after being roasted or pan-fried. You can enjoy it simply with bread. It also tastes great with roasted or boiled potatoes. Pickles, sweet and sour pumpkin, or apple sauce are common sides. Sometimes, people add beetroot too. You can even eat Knipp cold or hot on wholemeal bread.
In some areas, crispy, fried slices of Beutelwurst are served with Knipp. This dish is known as Knipp un Büddelwust in the Low Saxon language.
Where Does Knipp Come From?
Knipp is a traditional food from the Bremen and Lower Saxony regions of Germany. Different areas have their own special versions.
Regional Knipp Varieties
In the Lüneburg Heath area, Knipp is made with Heidschnucke meat. This is a type of sheep meat. This version is known as Heidjer Knipp. In the city of Oldenburg, Knipp is called Hackgrütze.
Knipp's History
For a long time, Knipp was known as a "poor man's food." This is because it was made from parts of the animal that were not as popular. It used offal and leftover butcher's scraps. This made it an affordable and filling meal for many people.
