German Knockwurst (Knackwurst) – Pack of 4

German Knockwurst — also spelled Knackwurst — is a plump, fully cooked pork-and-beef sausage with the satisfying "snap" that gives it its name. Ours is prepared to a traditional German recipe right here in the USA and shipped fresh from our New Jersey warehouse, so you get authentic German flavor without the wait.

What Is Knockwurst?

Knockwurst is a short, thick German sausage, typically made from a finely ground blend of pork and beef and seasoned with garlic and traditional spices. The name comes from the German knacken — "to crack" or "snap" — describing the audible pop of the firm casing when you bite in. It's a close cousin of the frankfurter, but shorter, plumper, and more robustly seasoned.

What's in Our Knockwurst?

Ours is a fully cooked, uncured blend of pork and beef, seasoned much like our frankfurters. Each pack contains four sausages in an approximately 1 lb package, made by The Alpine Inc to a traditional German recipe in the USA. We use high-pressure processing (HPP) — cold water under high pressure — to extend shelf life naturally, without added preservatives.

Knockwurst vs. Knackwurst — What's the Difference?

Essentially none — they're the same sausage. Knackwurst is the traditional German spelling, while knockwurst is the Americanized version you'll see in US delis. Either way, you're getting the same garlicky, snappy pork-and-beef sausage.

How to Cook Knockwurst

Because our knockwurst is fully cooked, you're simply heating it through. Simmer gently in hot (not boiling) water for 8–10 minutes, or pan-fry, grill, or griddle until browned and hot all the way through. Serve in a roll with mustard and sauerkraut, or alongside potato salad for a classic German plate.

Product Details

• Pack of 4 fully cooked, uncured knockwurst (Knackwurst)
• Pork and beef, seasoned similar to our frankfurters
• Approx. 1 lb package, 4 sausages per pack
• Made by The Alpine Inc to a traditional German recipe in the USA
• High-pressure processing (HPP) for naturally extended shelf life
• Please refrigerate or freeze immediately on delivery

Weight: 1lb
Country of Origin: USA

Pork, beef, water, salt, spices, isolated carrot product, potato starch, cultured celery powder, sea salt

All meat orders are shipped directly from our partner manufacturing location in Pennsylvania using premium FedEx 2-Day Express delivery to guarantee uncompromised freshness. Your sausages & meat are packed in custom-made insulated cooler boxes with professional-grade frozen gel packs—provided entirely free of charge—dispatched exclusively on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to ensure your perishable package never sits in a transit facility over the weekend.