Franconian specialities in Erlangen
From Schäufele to Aischgrund carp: understand the dishes, side dishes and seasonal traditions of Franconian cooking.
Which dishes are Franconian classics?
Erlangen's official tourist information lists Schäufele, Franconian bratwurst, Aischgrund carp, Brotzeit and potato dumplings among the region's defining foods. This guide introduces four of those classics. Our current menu shows which specialities we are serving, with descriptions and prices.
More information: Franconian cuisine at Visit Erlangen
Four classics of Franconian cooking
The regional background comes from Visit Erlangen. We complement it with matching dishes and prices from our current menu.
Franconian Schäufele
Schäufele is prepared from pork shoulder and is commonly served with potato dumplings in Franconian inns. On our current menu you will find “Roast pork shoulder”: Crispy roasted pork shoulder from the oven served with homemade sauerkraut, flavorful gravy and fluffy potato dumplings.
- Traditional pork-shoulder dish
- On our menu: Roast pork shoulder · €18.80
Aischgrund carp
Aischgrund carp is part of Franconian food culture. Visit Erlangen describes it as a seasonal dish in the German months containing the letter “r” and names both fried and “blue” preparations as regional traditions. Check our menu to see whether we are currently serving carp.
- Regional classic from the Aischgrund area
- General season according to Visit Erlangen: German months containing “r”
- On our menu: Carp fillet · €22.50
Franconian bratwurst
In Erlangen, Franconian bratwurst is traditionally served in a bread roll, with potato salad or with sauerkraut. The traditional “Blaue Zipfel” preparation poaches the sausages in a vinegar broth with onions and spices. Our current bratwurst dishes are listed with descriptions and prices on the menu.
- Traditionally served in a bread roll, with potato salad or sauerkraut
- Prepared as “Blaue Zipfel” in a vinegar broth
- On our menu: Franconian sausages · €7.00 – Franconian sausages served with sauerkraut or potato salad and bread
- On our menu: Rote Zipfel – Franconian Sausages in Berry Wine Broth · €9.45 – Traditional Franconian bratwursts simmered in a fruity berry wine broth, served with red onions and rustic farmhouse bread
Dumplings, cabbage and other sides
Visit Erlangen describes potato dumplings as one of Franconian cooking's most popular side dishes. They accompany roasts and can also be served as a dish in their own right, for example pan-fried with egg. On our current menu, potato dumplings accompany “Roast pork shoulder”.
- Classic accompaniment to Franconian roasts
- With Roast pork shoulder: Crispy roasted pork shoulder from the oven served with homemade sauerkraut, flavorful gravy and fluffy potato dumplings.
- Discover more dishes and prices on our menu
Franconian dishes at Ritter St. Georg
Fancy Franconian food? Our current menu shows every dish with a description and price. It currently includes “Roast pork shoulder” for €18.80.
Our selection can change with the seasons, so take a look at the current menu before your visit.
- Roast pork shoulder€18.80
- Boiled fillet of beef€18.80
- Roast pork€15.50
- Beef sauerbraten€19.50
- Franconian sausages€7.00
When is carp in season in Franconia?
In the region, the German months containing the letter “r” are generally considered carp season. You will currently find Carp fillet (€22.50) on our menu. See our current menu for the seasonal dishes we are serving now.
Open the current English menuAddress
Gasthof Ritter St. Georg
Herzogenauracher Damm 11
91058 Erlangen
Reservation
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