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History of the Landjaeger - Meet Madison author Jesse Brookstein

  • Swiss Historical Village & Museum 612 7th Ave New Glarus, WI 53574 USA (map)

What is landjaeger? Why is it sometimes spelled landjäger? How does it differ from meat sticks or jerky? Why does it come in pairs? Why is it sold in those decorative chalet-like display cases, and why isn't it refrigerated? Why do you see it so often in Green County, Wisconsin, and why is it so popular amongst Wisconsinites as a whole? And, perhaps most importantly, how is it pronounced?! You'll find answers to all these questions & so much more in A Perfect Pair: The History of Landjaeger in Green County, Wisconsin.

Written by Jesse Brookstein and designed by Wisconsin native Zach Nichols, A Perfect Pair introduces you to the producers & experts who carefully craft this legendary smoked sausage snack, and serves as a historical & visual tour guide through the beautiful rolling hills and meat shops of Green County.

Along the way, you'll also visit some friends in Dane County while discovering a world of landjaeger that reaches far beyond the display cases from which they so beautifully hang.

Packed with interviews, insights, and full-color photos, A Perfect Pair is written for folks of all ages, and can be enjoyed by everyone from landjaeger newbies to the fiercest of meat geeks. So go ahead, grab a pair of landjaegers, a pint of beer, and join us on our journey through LandjaegerCounty, USA.

Meet Jesse as he will be signing and selling books next to the museum's smokehouse building (and he's also planning to sell landjaegers, pending arrangements with several sausage makers). The book sells for $14.99.