Germans in Texas – From Sauerkraut to Smoked Brisket

Ach du liebe Zeit, don’t get me started—people think Germans came to Texas only to dance around in Lederhosen and drink beer out of giant steins. Na klar, we do those things, but the story’s a wee bit spicier than just Oktoberfest cosplay. From Bratwurst to the Brazos – A German Stampede Back in the 1840s, a bunch of Germans packed up their wagons, schnapps included, and rolled into Texas. They weren’t here for the upcoming rodeo season—they were chasing…

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