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Bavarian Weisswurst with Sweet Mustard and Pretzel

Name: Bavarian Weisswurst with Sweet Mustard and Pretzel
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Bavarian Weisswurst sausages, 8 sausages; Honey, 1/2 cup; Dijon mustard, 1/4 cup; Yellow mustard, 1/4 cup; Apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp; All-purpose flour, 2 cups; Active dry yeast, 1 1/2 tsp; Salt, 1 tsp; Warm water, 1 cup; Baking soda, 2 tbsp; Coarse salt, For sprinkling

Enjoy a classic Bavarian experience with these delicately flavored sausages served alongside sweet mustard and warm, soft pretzels.

4.9(92 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 5, 2025

Bavarian Weisswurst with Sweet Mustard and Pretzel — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

25 min

Cook

1 h 15 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Weisswurst

For the Sweet Mustard Sauce

For the Pretzels

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 781 kcal
Protein: 29.9 g
Carbs: 88.6 g
Fat: 35 g
Fiber: 2.1 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3124 kcal
Protein: 119.7 g
Carbs: 354.5 g
Fat: 140 g
Fiber: 8.5 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Bavarian Weisswurst sausages 8 sausages	1600	88	16	132	0
Honey 1/2 cup	515	0.2	139	0	0
Dijon mustard 1/4 cup	50	2	4	3	0.8
Yellow mustard 1/4 cup	35	2	4	2	1.4
Apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp	3	0	0	0	0
All-purpose flour 2 cups	910	26	190	3	6
Active dry yeast 1 1/2 tsp	11	1.5	1.5	0	0.3
Salt 1 tsp	0	0	0	0	0
Warm water 1 cup	0	0	0	0	0
Baking soda 2 tbsp	0	0	0	0	0
Coarse salt For sprinkling	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Sausages

1
Bring to a simmer
Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a simmer (not a boil).
Tip: Do not let the water boil when cooking Weisswurst; this preserves the sausage texture.
2
Cook the sausages
Place the Weisswurst sausages in the simmering water.
3
Simmer gently
Allow them to cook gently for about 20-25 minutes.

Preparing the Pretzels

1
Activate the yeast
In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and salt. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2
Make the dough
Gradually add flour and knead into a smooth dough. Let rise for 30 minutes in a warm place.
3
Shape and boil
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Divide dough into 4, shape them, and boil in water with baking soda for 30 seconds. Transfer to a baking sheet.
Tip: For a darker crust on pretzels, brush them with a beaten egg before baking.

How to Make Bavarian Weisswurst with Sweet Mustard and Pretzel

Total time: 1 h 40 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Simmering
Cook the Weisswurst in the simmering water to maintain tenderness.
2
Baking
Bake the pretzels for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
3
Sauce Preparation
Mix all mustard sauce ingredients in a small bowl; whisk until smooth.