Now a common snack you can pick up on the streets of several major American cities (just like hot dogs), pretzels have a long and storied history. It is quite a contentious issue, but some believe that the doughy baked goods date back to monks in the Early Middle Ages.
You’ll find a wide variety of pretzels throughout the many regions of Germany – there’s sweet and savoury pretzels and some are even made from different flour doughs. One traditional Bavarian meal consists of lye pretzels, Weisswurst sausage and a side of mustard.
Time for a little science fact: the Maillard reaction is what gives pretzels (and even toasted marshmallows) their browned skin and unique flavour.
Pretzels were introduced to the United States through German immigrants in the 18th century. The majority of hard and soft pretzels are produced in Pennsylvania, and Philadelphia are renowned for their unique figure-8 shaped pretzels.
Now that you’ve learned a little more about pretzels, it’s time to get onto the tattoos. LWG presents to you the top 15 (now 25) pretzel tattoos.
Traditional eagle and pretzel tattoo by @aaronfrancione
Abstract pretzel tattoo by @mizi.tattooer
Abstract illustrative pretzel tattoo by @ylevinil
Love heart pretzel tattoo by @carolinederwenttattoo
Neo trad mustard and pretzel tattoo by @dink_ink
Neo trad pretzel tattoo by @morgangatekeeper
Philly style figure-8 pretzel tattoo by @alextattoosnc
Neo trad pretzel and beer tattoo by @zoltan_szente
Updated: April 1, 2021
Neo trad snack queen love heart with pretzels and Cheetos. Tattoo by @lucybluetattoo
Pretzel dragon tattoo by @ggtattoos
Traditional hand and pretzel tattoo by @cody_stocking
Even crabs love pretzels. Tattoo by @gabyunis
Pretzel wiener dog tattoo by @ylevinil
Traditional style pretzel monster tattoo by @dvdmndt
Traditional floral pretzel tattoo by @jennifertroktattoos
Bold blue roses and pretzel tattoo by @ryanxmcd
Traditional pretzel tattoo by @makayla.tattoo