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Söder delights with world champion bratwurst: Meat is his attitude to life!
Markus Söder grills world champion bratwurst in Nuremberg, while protests for vegan nutrition take place in Viechtach.
Söder delights with world champion bratwurst: Meat is his attitude to life!
In a convivial atmosphere in Nuremberg, it was Bavaria's Prime Minister Markus Söder who caused a stir by grilling bratwursts. The “King Ludwig's apple and onion bratwurst” he presented was celebrated as “real world class from Franconia” and comes from the “Butcher Wolfpack” team, which achieved second place at the World Butcher Championships in Paris. How Mercury reported, Söder took this opportunity to praise his party colleague Alois Rainer, the new agriculture minister, who is very knowledgeable about the sausage issue.
However, Söder, who is often known for his passion for meat and media-effective staging as a food blogger, received mixed reactions. On social media, there was both approval and criticism of his dislike of a vegan diet. The discussion about animal welfare and conscious nutrition became loud, while some users called for more responsibility from politicians. The Prime Minister uses the hashtag #söderisst to share his meat-based specialties, while the CSU released a free cookbook with 25 recipes reflecting Söder's preferences as part of its marketing strategy.
Grilling competitions and protests
Mayor Franz Wittmann saw the event as an opportunity to attract locals and tourists. A group of 16 barbecue teams competed against each other, and the winner was chosen by a gourmet queen who was supposed to “taste” the bratwursts. This process is a sign of how deeply rooted the barbecue culture is in Bavaria.
The importance of sausage in German cuisine
But what makes sausage so central to German food culture? The variety ranges from the classic Nuremberg grilled sausage to the hearty white sausage. According to the website Sausage culture The basic ingredients for many regional specialties are often pork or beef, refined with spices such as marjoram, garlic and pepper. The sausage is therefore much more than just a simple food; it is an expression of regional identity and craftsmanship.
Sausage is particularly celebrated at festivals and markets, be it in the form of bratwurst at the Oktoberfest or the popular currywurst at the snack stand. Tradition and quality are the focus here, which underlines the importance of beautifully prepared sausages in German cuisine.
With his culinary activities and support of local sausage makers, Markus Söder shows that the love for sausage and grilling in Bavaria is far from over. The discussions about conscious nutrition remain present, but the joy of a good bratwurst remains unbroken in the Free State.