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Feast On Our Best Oktoberfest Recipes (5 Recipes, 2 Articles)
Published On: 9/16/2025
Oktoberfest is the world’s largest folk festival, started in Munich, Germany, in 1810. It has since become an international phenomenon famous not just for beer, but for bold, satisfying foods like grilled bratwurst, rich pork roasts, and warm potato salads. As the fall air chills, these dishes pair beautifully with the season—smoky and savory with just enough tang to keep things lively. To wash it all down, the traditional Oktoberfest beer is a full-bodied amber brew. It’s called Märzen because the beer is brewed in March with a slightly higher alcohol content so it will last until the fall.
Every year, in late September through early October, more than 6 million visitors descend on Munich, Germany, to enjoy the festivities. AmazingRibs.com captures this spirit with our best Oktoberfest recipes, dishes that aren’t just “German style” in name, but honor technique, flavor, and texture. Whether you want the crisp snap of a bratwurst you made yourself, the sweet-vinegary tang of a German potato salad served warm, or a roast pork that delivers cracklins and gravy that will make everyone reach for another beer (or two), these recipes give you everything you need to enjoy Oktoberfest at home. If you’re planning to host a stein-holding competition, we even have sources for proper beer steins. And if you’re curious, here’s the official German Oktoberfest website. Hoist a beer and sausage to celebrate the season. Prost!
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