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    Oktoberfest Entrees - Best Dinner Ideas

    The main course is the star of any great Oktoberfest party. I've put together a list of the most popular, traditional Oktoberfest entrees that you'd find at the original Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany.

    I've compiled a list of the most popular Oktoberfest dessert, cake, cookie and treat recipes that can be found at the Munich festival.

    But, just as a great actor requires an amazing co-star, a great main dish usually requires the perfect side dish.

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    • Traditional Oktoberfest Pork Dishes
    • Oktoberfest Main Dishes with Beer
    • Oktoberfest Sausage Specialties
    • Oktoberfest Booth Food
    • Oktoberfest Fish & Chicken Recipes

    Check out my list of authentic Oktoberfest side dish recipes for German potato salad, braised red cabbage, soft pretzels, dumplings, and fried potatoes.

    You can never go wrong with a delicious Oktoberfest salad to accompany your dinner.
    Choose from delectable German salads such as white cabbage salad, radish salad, and the incredible German salad platter.

    I enjoy films with a happy ending. As a result, I would never end an incredible Oktoberfest party without the crowning dessert. My Oktoberfest dessert recipe index includes everything from cookies to cakes to creamy desserts.

    Traditional Oktoberfest Pork Dishes

    The German stereotype of loving pork is very true at Oktoberfest. There are numerous delectable pork dishes that will persuade you to become a pork lover as well.

    • German schnitzel with potato salad garnished with lemon slice and parsley.
      German Schnitzel - Authentic German Pork Schnitzel Recipe
    • Pork shank on a white plate with a side of homemade German pretzels.
      Roasted Pork Shank - Authentic Oktoberfest Recipe
    • German pork roast with crispy crackling in a glass casserole dish.
      German Pork Roast with Crispy Crackling

    Oktoberfest Main Dishes with Beer

    Beer is not only consumed by drinking at the famous festival; many recipes include Oktoberfest beer. The various styles of beer add a distinct flavor to each dish.

    • German Pork Roast Recipe
      German Pork Roast Franconian Style
    • Slices of Bavarian pot roast with beer sauce and red cabbage on a traditional Bavarian plate on a napkin.
      Bavarian Pork Pot Roast with Dark Beer Sauce
    • Bavarian beer goulash with boiled potatoes. Fork and parsley garnish.
      Bavarian Beer Goulash

    Oktoberfest Sausage Specialties

    Germans simply love sausages in all their varieties. Grilled and served on a Kaiser roll with German mustard, or pan fried with sauerkraut. The handcrafted delicacy is a must-have at any Oktoberfest celebration.

    • Authentic German Currywurst
    • White sausages with sweet mustard and pretzels. Side of little red radishes.
      Bavarian Sausages Weisswurst
    • Brats Sauerkraut Recipe
      Brats and Sauerkraut

    Oktoberfest Booth Food

    You can eat in the Oktoberfest tents, but the booths around the festival have even more amazing food.

    • grilled german pork steaks
      Pork Steaks
    • German Pork Shashlik
      German Pork Shashlik
    • Fairground Mushroom Skillet
      German Fair & Christmas Market Mushroom Skillet with Creamy Garlic Sauce

    Oktoberfest Fish & Chicken Recipes

    Strolling through the Oktoberfest and sampling the goods at the market stalls is a very memorable experience. Using my recipes, you can easily prepare the sweet treats at home.

    • German Herring Sandwich Recipe
      Herring Sandwich
    • oktoberfest rotisserie chicken recipe
      Oktoberfest Roasted Chicken
    • Matjes Herring Recipe
      Creamed Herring - Matjes Herring in Dill Cream Sauce

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