VW currywurst: secret recipe and new hall for sausage lovers!

VW currywurst: secret recipe and new hall for sausage lovers!

Since 1973, everything at the Volkswagen factory in Wolfsburg has revolved around a true sausage icon: the in-house currywurst. This specialty is very popular not only among employees, but also among visitors to the plant. With its own item number, 199 398 500 A, the Currybockwurst has developed into a real cult item, with an impressive 4.8 million pieces produced every year. In this way, Volkswagen meets the tastes and needs of people who also want to be pampered with good food.

Production takes place in the plant's butcher shop, which looks back on over 60 years of tradition. Many people don't know that this facility was originally founded to provide workers with high-quality food after the war. The butcher's 25 employees process 10 to 12 tons of meat every week and guarantee that only high-quality, regional pork goes into the sausage without any unwanted additives. No fat, pork knuckle or tendons are used - only the best ingredients in a carefully composed recipe, the spice mixture of which remains secret and comes from the renowned rapeseed spice factory in Kulmbach, as Auto Motor und Sport reports.

A place of appreciation

The new Wurst Hall has just opened in Hall 50a, which is not only an exhibition space, but also a place of appreciation for the employees and fans of Currywurst. In this hall you will find historical pictures and old machines that provide insight into the tradition and production of the popular sausage. The highlight of this hall is a safe that houses the handwritten original recipe for the currywurst and sauce from 1973. Only two people, the gastro chef Markus Greiner and Dietmar Schulz, the head of food production, have the keys to this culinary treasure.

The VW currywurst is not only enjoyed within the factory walls, but has also become very popular with football fans. For example, it is served in the VfL Wolfsburg stadium. You can also find it in many Edeka markets, which shows how far the sausage is continuing its triumph.

A piece of Volkswagen culture

The currywurst is more than just a meal – it is a piece of Volkswagen culture. It is offered during factory tours and has the status of a culinary souvenir. Herbert Grönemeyer even mentioned them in one of his songs, which underlines their cult status. The production of the sausage has become so popular that the annual production of up to seven million sausages at peak times accounts for almost two thirds of all sausages produced at the factory.

In summary, it can be said that the Volkswagen currywurst not only pleases the palate, but also builds a bridge between tradition and Volkswagen's modern corporate culture. It is an integral part of everyday life and testifies to the identity and long history of this renowned manufacturer, which not only stands for cars but also for sausages.

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