22.01.2026 • 20 Min.

#middleages #history #culinaryhistory In this episode, Hendrik and Carmen show you how the servants in medieval knight's castles really lived and ate. Today we're diving into a culinary journey back to the High Middle Ages (11th-13th century) - away from the grand feast tables! You'll learn all about the three most important preservation methods (smoking, salting, drying) that were essential for survival, and how elaborate the preparation of dried meat really was. We look at the kitchen equipment of the time, explain why guests brought their own knives, and how status was displayed from wooden spoons to decorated ceramic plates. Particularly fascinating: medieval pies as the fast food of the era, and dishes like pork with sage sauce that peasants and knights alike would have known - but with completely different significance. Enjoy and see you next time! ? #medievalcuisine #knightscastle #livinghistory #reenactment #foodhistory --- Battle-Merchant: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/ Battle-Merchant Blog: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/blog/ Blog post for this episode: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/blog/medieval-cuisine-what-did-a-knight-s-servants-eat TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battlemerchant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battlemerchant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/battlemerchant Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.de/battlemerchant/