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Braunschweiger

Cultural Context

Braunschweiger, a traditional German liver sausage, originated in the city of Braunschweig. It was historically made from pork liver and fat, seasoned with spices, and often enjoyed as a spread on bread. This dish reflects the resourcefulness of German cuisine, utilizing all parts of the animal. Today, it remains popular in Germany and has found its way into various global cuisines, often served at parties and gatherings as a savory treat.

GermanDEmain
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb fresh pork liver
1 lb cured ham
1 lb pork belly
1 lb pork back fat
1 lb pork shoulder
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon sodium nitrite
1 cup potato starch
1 cup crushed ice

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

pork liver

🥗Healthier: chicken liver

💰Cheaper: beef liver

Chicken liver is leaner and more accessible.

pork fat

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil is healthier, while butter is often less expensive.

1

Start with fresh pork liver, cured ham, pork belly, pork back fat, and pork shoulder.

2

Cut the pork belly and pork shoulder into manageable pieces.

3

Grind the meat and fat separately, keeping the fat separate initially.

4

Run the liver through a blender until ultra smooth.

5

Combine the ground meat and fat in a food processor with spices, keeping temperature below 45°F.

6

Add crushed ice during processing to maintain temperature.

7

After achieving a paste-like consistency, add the blended liver.

8

Continue chopping until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.

9

Add reserved fat and potato starch for emulsification, keeping temperature below 55°F.

10

Prepare the casing for stuffing the sausage mixture.

Cooking Techniques

grindingmixing

Equipment Needed

meat grindermixing bowlloaf panfood processor

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

milkgluten

Also Known As

LiverwurstLeberwurst
Local Name: Braunschweiger

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