From The Sausage Platter To Art: Creative Serving Ideas For Thuringian Meat Specialties

A sausage platter is a delicious snack for in-between meals. It can also be part of a breakfast or brunch buffet. But what makes a good sausage platter? And how should it be arranged properly? In this guide, you will learn how to easily and quickly create a sausage platter and what you need for it.

 

What Belongs On A Sausage Platter?

The most important component of a sausage platter is, of course, the sausage. It is recommended to use at least three different types of sausage such as ham, salami, or liverwurst to offer a good selection. However, you can also add other delicacies like nuts or crackers to the platter. To perfectly balance the taste of the sausage, it's best to use acidic components like pickles or capers. Fresh bread or baguette are perfect companions for any sausage platter.

 

What Kind Of Plate Do You Use For A Sausage Platter?

For arranging a sausage platter, you can use plates made from various materials. Wood or ceramic plates are especially popular. However, a plate made of stainless steel can also look very elegant and appealing. Plates made of glass, slate, or porcelain are used less frequently. Solid plates with a large surface area look very rustic and festive and have the advantage of presenting large amounts of sausage appetizingly and clearly.

 

Arranging A Sausage Platter – Simple And Fast

The biggest challenge in creating a sausage platter is the presentation. Make sure that the sausage pieces are not cut too large. It is best to use a special meat or sausage knife to cut even slices of the sausage.

When selecting the individual types of sausage, ensure there is a color difference between the components to create a pleasant contrast. Always leave an edge free when arranging the sausage platter to make it easy to carry.

With targeted decorative elements in the form of nuts, berries, herbs, or similar, the sausage platter becomes varied and visually attractive.

Tip: For particularly sophisticated platters, it can be helpful to make a sketch beforehand and follow it when arranging your sausage platter.

 

Decorating A Sausage Platter – 5 Decoration Tips

To make your sausage platter look as appetizing and appealing as possible, you can use the following decoration tips:

1. Start with the largest components and place them on the board as desired. Then you can use smaller components to visually fill and harmonize the platter.
2. Using small bowls distributed on the board creates a clear structure. The bowls can contain nuts or small snacks, but also, for example, jam if you want to include cheese on your sausage platter.
3. To make the sausages appear more voluminous, you can fold them and arrange them around other components of your sausage platter.
4. Since a sausage platter should be filling, don't hesitate to add additional components like cheese, crackers, bread, or baguette. You don't want your guests to leave hungry! Also, a platter with many different components looks particularly pretty and offers a varied selection for every taste.
5. With targeted splashes of color, you can fill any gaps in your sausage platter. Use grapes, pistachios, or other small colorful components for this.

 

Which Types Of Sausage Can Be Put On A Sausage Platter?

There are many possibilities for designing a sausage platter. Traditionally, types of sausage such as cooked and smoked ham, salami, mortadella, or lachs schinken are very popular. But you can also serve other types of sausage on your platter without any problems. The imagination knows no bounds. Generally, the more people are to eat the platter, the more different types of sausage you should provide.

 

What Do I Need For A Sausage Platter For 10 People?

Below is an example of arranging a sausage platter sufficient for 10 people. Of course, you can vary this recipe as desired and adjust the quantities according to the number of your guests.

Ingredients

• 10 slices of mortadella
• 10 slices of hunter's sausage
• 10 slices of (pepper) salami
• 10 slices of Cervelat sausage
• 10 slices of paprika sausage
• 10 slices of corned beef
• 10 slices of beer ham
• 10 slices of tongue sausage
• Head lettuce (1 head)
• Cocktail tomatoes as desired
• 1 bunch of radishes
• 1 bunch of fresh parsley

To arrange the sausage platter, first wash the lettuce and spin it dry. Then line the plate with the lettuce leaves, making sure the stems always point to the center of the plate. Now, fold each sausage slice in half so that they lie double on the plate.

Arrange the sausage slices fanned out on the plate. The end result should be a complete circle. Next, form a smaller circle with the remaining sausage slices, visually enclosed by the outer circle.

Wash and dry the radishes well. Place the entire radish bunch, including the greens, in the center of your sausage platter. It may cover some of the sausage slices, but they should be at least partially visible.

Finally, garnish the platter to taste with parsley and cocktail tomatoes.

Now you can serve the finished sausage platter and replenish it with fresh sausage slices if your guests want seconds.