Authentic German Leberkäse (Edit recipe)

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“Leberkäse,” often called “Fleischkäse,” literally translates to “liver cheese” or “meat cheese.” Despite the name, it rarely contains liver – and definitely no cheese! There are a few theories about how it got its curious name, but what really matters is the taste. Leberkäse is a type of baked meatloaf made from finely ground pork (and sometimes beef), perfectly seasoned and baked with a smooth texture inside.

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PREP TIME

50 minutes

COOK TIME

1 hour and 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS

10

Serves: 14

Ingredients

600 grams Boneless Pork Chops - US Wellness Meats
400 grams Pork Belly
100 ml Ice Cubes
20 grams Pickling Salt
1 Tbsp Lard
1 tsp White Pepper
.75 tsp Marjoram
.75 tsp Nutmeg
.25 tsp Ginger, Ground
.25 tsp Thyme, Dried

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Process

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Either use ground spices or freshly grind in spice grinder.
Cut the meat into 1" cubes, arrange them on a tray, and freeze for 15 mins.
Remove the meat from the freezer and put it through the smallest plate of the meat grinder.
Preheat the oven to 320˚F (160˚C).
Add the ground meat and spices to the bowl of a stand mixer and mix it well. Gradually, add the crushed ice or ice water. Continue mixing until the mixture is soft and homogenous.
Generously grease a 9"x5" loaf pan.
Add small portions of the meat mixture to the loaf pan and press each batch down to prevent big holes.
Optional: score the top in a diamond pattern.
Bake the Leberkaese for 90 mins or until golden brown. The internal temperature should be 172˚F (78˚C).

Notes

you can use beef instead of the lean pork
for a very smooth texture, you can put the meat through the meat grinder twice – or have your butcher do that for you
the curing salt ensures a fresh, pink color but you can also use regular salt (and a pinch of beet powder for color)

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	250
Fat:	22 g
Carbohydrates:	0 g
Protein:	11 g
Cholesterol:	26 g
Sodium:	17 mg
Fiber:	0 g
Sugars:	0 g
Sugar Alcohol:	0 g
Calculated per serving.