Receta Braunschweiger Spread
Game Day Recipe~
Personally, I love Braunschweiger. When it comes to Braunschweiger, you either like it or you hate it. I even know a few people who are "closet" Braunschweiger lovers, and they would never admit to it in public! (You know who you are:) If you are from the Midwest, you undoubtedly know of or have heard of Braunschweiger. Your parents eat it and your grandparents love it! I remember going to the corner meat market with my Grandma and having the butcher behind the counter cut us a "chunk" of Braunschweiger from a huge red roll. When we got home, my Grandma and I would have Braunschweiger sandwiches. Thin round slices of Braunschweiger, on thick slices of white bread, spread with a thin layer of mayo, and topped with minced onions. To this day, I still eat my Braunschweiger this way and I still love a good Braunschweiger sandwich.
Braunschweiger. What the heck is Braunschweiger?
Braunschweiger, named after Braunschweig, Germany. It's a type of German pork sausage, sometimes called liverwurst. Found in the deli of grocery stores and available at meat markets, it is usually found between the rolls of summer sausage, bologna, thuringer and the dreaded olive loaf. It is soft, spreadable and nearly always smoked. Braunschweiger has a very high amount of Vitamin A, iron and protein. The meat has a very soft, spread-like texture and a distinctive spicy liver-based flavor. It is very similar to the Nordic, leverpastej. It is usually spread on toast, but can also be used in a filling for sandwiches, often paired with stone-ground mustard, sliced tomatoes, onion and cheese. In the Midwestern United States, Braunschweiger is typically enjoyed in a sandwich with various condiments such as ketchup, mustard, dill pickles, and cheese. The USDA requires that the product contain a minimum of 30 % liver (pork, calf, veal, beef), binders and seasonings. Added seasonings include salt, white pepper, onion powder, and mace. Braunschweiger can also be served as a dip or spread. I have noticed that men tend to devour this tasty dip! Next time you need to make a dip for a bunch of hungry guys, give this dip a try....you might be surprised how fast it disappears~
Braunschweiger Spread~
- 12 oz Braunschweiger, look for a good quality brand*
- 8 oz cream cheese, soften
- 4 green onions, sliced, plus 2 T
- 2-4 T mayo
- 1 T Worcestershire sauce
- 1 t garlic powder
- 1/2 t lemon juice
- 1/4 t pepper
- Crackers, Rye Bread, Assorted Veggies
In a large bowl beat cream cheese until creamy. Add braunschweiger; cream together. Add remaining ingredients and beat until smooth. Refrigerate for several hours before serving. Sprinkle with 2 T sliced green onions. Serve with crackers, bread and assorted veggies.
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*Most, if not all Meat Markets in Wisconsin make their own Braunschweiger. I have listed a few of my favorite places to buy Braunschweiger: Jacob's Meat Market Nueske's Applewood Smoked Meats Louie's Finer Meats Usinger's