Wild & Spicy: Kreuzberg Market Hall celebrates new sausage creations!

Wild & Spicy: Kreuzberg Market Hall celebrates new sausage creations!

The passion for game meat is celebrated in a special way in the Kreuzberg Market Hall IX. Thomas Barthelmes sells a variety of wild meat sausages under the “Wilde Wurst” stand. It all started during the Corona pandemic, when Barthelmes developed his skills in preparing game meat. His creative bratwurst creations include seasonal and exotic seasonings, such as a combination of lemon, thyme and parmesan as well as a Persian version with dried lime. Food Magazine reports that…

A striking feature of his products is the high wild content. Barthelmes mainly uses wild boar, often in combination with red deer and domestic pig, to balance the fat content, which is around 20 percent. In addition, wild boar liver is difficult to obtain, which is why he sometimes uses domestic pig liver in the liver sausage. Every month, Barthelmes processes between 200 and 300 kilos of game meat, mainly neck and shoulder, to keep his diverse customer base happy. The addition of domestic pork can help to subtly tone down the intense gamey taste. Food Magazine reports that…

The Importance of Wildlife Hunting

Parallel to the development of the game meat market, hunting plays a central role in the ecosystem and agriculture. Hunters not only ensure the regulation of various wild animal populations, which can often cause damage to agriculture due to overpopulation, but are also responsible for looking after the animals and monitoring diseases such as the dangerous African swine fever. The legal framework for hunting is set out in the Federal Hunting Act (BJagdG). BMEL informs that…

Wild boar populations in particular are reaching record levels in Germany, despite long hunting distances. The safe and sustainable use of wild stocks is considered necessary in order to meet the demands of agriculture and minimize damage caused by wild animals. It is important that hunters and farmers work closely together to keep wild populations controlled and to practice organic farming sustainably, which also promotes biodiversity. BMEL informs that…

Sustainable use of game meat

The philosophy of holistic utilization is a fundamental principle in game processing that Barthelmes and the hunter Konstantin Biermann follow. They use the “from nose to tail” principle to utilize the wild animal in its entirety. After shooting, the game is broken open, the innards removed and the meat is quickly cooled to meet game hygiene standards. This sustainable approach not only guarantees a high-quality product, but is also a sign of the responsibility that hunters have towards nature and society. Food Magazine reports that…

Overall, the combination of modern game processing and conscious handling of wild animals shows how important hunting is for agriculture and food security in Germany. Consumer interest in game meat products is increasing, which is reflected in the growing popularity of stands such as “Wilde Wurst”.