Jung/Young family roots: Washday wine and food

February 17, 2019

While researching the life of Philip Conrad Jung I was immediately drawn to the beauty and culture of his home in Hahnheim, in the heart of the Rheinhessen wine region. Then I discovered this traditional recipe for potatoes and pork belly and had to share.

The Picturesque Hahnheim wine region
The Tuesday Backesgrumbeere

According to an old Rheinhessen tradition, every Tuesday while the women did laundry they prepared Backesgrumbeere (or potatoes with pork belly). This slow cook dish, featuring the local wine, was their version of setting the crockpot on a busy workday. Each community seems to have its own recipe for Backesgrumbeere…chopped potatoes vs sliced potatoes or sausage instead of pork shoulder. I provided a basic recipe for you to adapt to your own palette.

Click the recipe card image below to download a printable version. Enjoy!

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