How to pronounce Mutzbraten

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈmʊtsˌbʁaːtn̩/. In plain English letters that is MOOTS-brah-ten, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Mutzbraten?

Mutzbraten is a main dish of Germany. Where it comes from: Altenburg (Thuringia). People usually eat it at lunch or dinner and on festive days. Its main ingredients are pork. It tastes savory and smoky.

Where Mutzbraten comes from

Mutzbraten is one of 57 signature dishes of Germany on this map. See all dishes from Thuringia.

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Food of Germany

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