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Pizza Leberkäse

Cultural Context

Pizza Leberkäse is a delightful fusion dish originating from Germany, where traditional Bavarian leberkäse is combined with pizza, reflecting the region's love for hearty, comforting foods. This dish is often enjoyed at gatherings and parties, showcasing the versatility of leberkäse beyond its classic serving style. Today, it has gained popularity in various forms across Germany, appealing to both pizza lovers and fans of Bavarian cuisine.

GermanDEmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
200 g pork fat
lean beef
pork shoulder or pork neck
18 g German concentration nitrate curing salt
3 g onion powder
2 g white pepper
1 g sweet paprika
3/4 g mace
1/4 g ground cardamom
1/4 g ginger
30% of the meat's weight in finely cubed pepperoni
finely cubed mozzarella
mushrooms
onions
red bell peppers
150 g crushed ice or iced water

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while maintaining a similar texture.

leberkäse

🥗Healthier: turkey leberkäse

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey leberkäse is lower in fat and calories.

1

Cut the pork shoulder or neck, pork fat, and lean beef into pieces suitable for the meat grinder.

2

Chill the meat in the fridge or freezer until ready to grind.

3

Prepare a spice blend with nitrate salt, onion powder, white pepper, sweet paprika, mace, cardamom, and ginger.

4

Grind the meat using a meat grinder, passing it through twice for a finer texture.

5

Mix the ground meat with the spice blend and crushed ice or iced water to form an emulsion.

6

Sauté the finely cubed pepperoni, mozzarella, mushrooms, onions, and red bell peppers in a little oil with a pinch of salt until precooked and cooled down.

7

Incorporate the sautéed mixture into the ground meat mixture, ensuring even distribution.

8

Transfer the mixture into a baking dish or loaf pan and smooth the top.

9

Bake in the oven until golden brown and cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

meat grinderKitchenAid mixerbaking dish or loaf pansauté pan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Leberkäse PizzaBavarian Pizza
Local Name: Pizza Leberkäse

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