Kassler

Kassler; salt-cured and smoked pork (loin or neck)

noun KAS-ler Rare

Usage Note

Kassler (also Kasseler) is a German cured and lightly smoked pork cut — typically loin (Rücken) or neck (Nacken) — with a mild, slightly salty flavour. It is traditionally served with sauerkraut and boiled potatoes or with Grünkohl in winter.

Examples

"Kassler mit Sauerkraut ist ein klassisches deutsches Wintergericht."

Natural Translation

Kassler with sauerkraut is a classic German winter dish.

Literal Translation

Kassler with sauerkraut is a classic German winter-dish.

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