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Flavors · Tirol
Tiroler Speckknödel
Bread dumplings made from day‑old bread with smoked bacon, eggs, milk and chives, cooked in water and served in the broth or with cabbage salad. Tirol tourism calls them a state classic.
Traditional dish from Tirol
Also known as: Speckknödel, Knödel de toucinho
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Tiroler Speckknödel — Tirol, Austria
The Tiroler Speckknödel is a round dumpling made from day‑old bread cut into cubes, moistened with milk and eggs and mixed with smoked bacon pieces, previously browned in butter, chives and a little breadcrumbs to bind. The balls cook for ten to fifteen minutes in salted water, without a strong boil, so they do not fall apart.
Official Tirol tourism presents the Speckknödel as the classic among Tyrolean dishes. The bacon used is the region's Speck, a cured and smoked pork.
There are meat‑free versions in which cheese replaces the bacon. The presentation also changes: the dumplings are served in broth with chives, accompanied by cabbage salad.
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Where it comes from
Tirol
Official Tirol tourism calls the Speckknödel a classic among Tyrolean dishes.
Ingredients
Day‑old bread cut into cubes, smoked bacon (Speck), butter, eggs, milk, chives, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper. For serving: meat broth or cabbage salad.
How it is eaten
In broth, topped with chopped chives and with cabbage salad (Krautsalat) on the side.
When it is eaten
A Tyrolean specialty, served with broth and cabbage salad.
Your questions
Questions about Tiroler Speckknödel
What is the Speck in Speckknödel?
It is cured and smoked pork bacon, typical of Tirol, that is added in pieces to the dumpling dough.
Are there Speckknödel without meat?
Yes. In the vegetarian version, the bacon is replaced by cheese.
How is the Tiroler Speckknödel served?
In broth, topped with chopped chives and with cabbage salad on the side.
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