Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Is sauerkraut really Germany’s favorite dish – or is that just a stereotype? After all, how else did the Germans get the nickname "Krauts"? Join us as we dig into the roots of Germany’s iconic fermented cabbage dish. From the vast cabbage fields of northern Germany to a museum called "Kohlosseum", discover how sauerkraut is made, why it was vital for sailors and soldiers, and what Germans really think about traditional sauerkraut dishes.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:33 Cabbage farming in northern Germany
01:17 From cabbage to kraut: the fermentation process
03:03 The historical importance of sauerkraut – and how they came to be “Krauts”
03:40 Taste test: what makes good kraut
04:12 How sauerkraut is prepared in restaurants
05:05 Is sauerkraut still popular in Germany?
#dweuromaxx #kraut #Germany
CREDITS
Report: Jana Oertel
Camera: Fatih Doganer, Marek Neumann-Schönwetter
Edit: Nora Rehn
Supervising Editor: Hendrik Welling
Thumbnail Copyright:
IMAGO/Pond5 Images
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Is sauerkraut really Germany’s favorite dish – or is that just a stereotype? After all, how else did the Germans get the nickname "Krauts"? Join us as we dig into the roots of Germany’s iconic fermented cabbage dish. From the vast cabbage fields of northern Germany to a museum called "Kohlosseum", discover how sauerkraut is made, why it was vital for sailors and soldiers, and what Germans really think about traditional sauerkraut dishes.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:33 Cabbage farming in northern Germany
01:17 From cabbage to kraut: the fermentation process
03:03 The historical importance of sauerkraut – and how they came to be “Krauts”
03:40 Taste test: what makes good kraut
04:12 How sauerkraut is prepared in restaurants
05:05 Is sauerkraut still popular in Germany?
#dweuromaxx #kraut #Germany
CREDITS
Report: Jana Oertel
Camera: Fatih Doganer, Marek Neumann-Schönwetter
Edit: Nora Rehn
Supervising Editor: Hendrik Welling
Thumbnail Copyright:
IMAGO/Pond5 Images
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bit.ly/DWFood_Sub
DW Food brings you the perfect blend of culinary trends, easy DIY recipes, exciting food secrets & a look behind the scenes of Europe’s culinary culture.
