Recipes for an Authentic German Oktoberfest

Whether you choose a simple, casual gathering or a dressed up elegant meal to celebrate the world's largest party, these recipes, using genuine German ingredients, will help to set the mood for your own Oktoberfest party. Serve the following dishes with a good selection of German beers (see our Oktoberfest beer guide for suggestions), a crisp Riesling or a refreshing mineral water for the designated drivers. And for an elegant affair, try some of the cocktail recipes below.

Appetizers and Party Snacks

Homemade Pretzels with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

Party Canapés (Party- Häppchen)

Westphalian Ham Lollipops

German Grilled Cheese and Crevettes Sandwiches

Crisp-Fried German Tilsit with Tomato Coulis and Pursulain

Sauerkraut and Prosciutto Pizza

Löwenbräu Bratwurst

Hot and Crusty Frankfurter Rolls

Sausage and Sauerkraut Phyllo Turnovers

Potato Pancakes with Toppings

Mini Onion Tarts

Rye Bread Crostini

Salads and Side Dishes

New Potato and Bierwurst Salad

Creamy Sauerkraut

Red Cabbage Salad with Bavarian Smoked Cheese

German Ham-Wrapped Figs With Marinated Bean Salad & Hazelnuts

Löwenbräu Coleslaw

Pepper Brie and Radicchio Salad

Entrees and Dinner Menu Items

Braised Pork with Horseradish Sauce

Currant Glazed Pork with Red Cabbage and Thyme Dumplings

Dark Beer-Marinated Chicken

Oktoberfest Strudel

Potato Pancake with Cheese and Chives

Bavarian Egg Dumplings

Schnitzel in Creamy Mushroom Sauce with Beer Stein Noodles

Roast Pork Loin in Löwenbräu Sauce

Sauerkraut Soup

Pork Tenderloin with Sweet Mustard Crust, Potato Pancakes, Brussels Sprouts Leaves with Black Forest Ham and Dark Beer Sauce

Desserts

Vanilla Bean Custard with German Sour Cherry Sauce

German Dark Chocolate Fudge Brownies with Black Cherry Preserves

Cherry, Quark and Pumpernickel Trifle

Beverages

Radler

Raspberry Beer Cooler

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