Eichsfelder Stracke

The **Thüringer Eichsfelder Stracke** is a traditional raw sausage from the Eichsfeld, a region in northern Thuringia and southern Lower Saxony. The name "Stracke" is derived from the elongated, "stretched" shape of the sausage, as it is hung during maturation and "stretched" by its own weight. 

Production:
The Stracke consists mainly of coarsely ground pork, bacon and a special blend of spices, which often includes salt, pepper, garlic and other regional spices. Typical for the Thüringer Stracke is the slow and gentle drying and maturation process, which can take several weeks. This gives the sausage its spicy and strong flavour.

Characteristics:
- **Consistency**: Firm and cut-resistant, but not too hard.
- **Aroma**: Spicy, slightly smoky with a natural note.
- **Taste**: Hearty and strong with a subtle hint of garlic.
- **Shape**: Typically long and thin, which emphasises the name "Stracke".
- **Colour**: Dark red to reddish brown due to drying.

Tradition:
The Thüringer Eichsfelder Stracke is often produced with artisanal care according to old recipes. Especially in the Eichsfeld region, sausage making has a long tradition that has been passed down through generations. In the past, the Stracke served as a durable preserved sausage that could be stored for long periods of time.

Today it is considered a delicacy and is enjoyed both pure and with bread or in combination with other regional specialities.

Die Thüringer
Meat and Sausage Specialities Rainer Wagner GmbH
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D- 99310 Dornheim