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Old 05-31-2003, 07:39 PM
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As the title says, I'm looking for into on how Leberkase is made, hopefully for the home cook, but even industrial information is appreciated.

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Old 05-31-2003, 08:18 PM
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Hi Phil. A problem with making Leberkäse at home is that it won't usually come out with the traditional flavour and texture: the meat is ground very finely with an enormous amount of ice so that that the heat caused by grinding doesn't affect the taste and texture before the actual cooking.

I think i have a recipe in a box somewhere and will go a-hunting...

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Old 05-31-2003, 08:29 PM
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I can see that the fineness of grind and evenness of emulsion would be beyond the home cook. I'm still interested in what's in it and how thye do it.

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ok, here's the first recipe I've found. It is a traditional Bavarian recipe for Leberkäs. Apologies for the stilted nature of the translation. It's from "Bayerische Küchenschätze", Author: Gisela Allkemper.

For 15-20 people:

3 kg lean beef
500g pig's neck
250g fatty calf's belly with rind
1 onion, grated
80g salt
8g ground white pepper
1 tbsp marjoram
2 crushed garlic cloves
a little lemon zest
1.5 litres water
10g lard

This recipe is intended for domestic cooking, and doesn't mention using a meat grinder.

Using a powerful mixer, process small portions of meat with the salt and water until you have a smooth shiny mixture. Combine all the processed portions using a hand mixer, and leave to rest in a cool place for 1-2 days.

Add the grated onion and other flavourings. Pour the mixture into a greased tin [loaf tin or similar]. Press down firmly and bake at medium heat for 1.5-2 hours.

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Leberkäs is best eaten freshly baked. You often just buy a hot slice from the butcher, served on a little paper tray with mustard, or in a (rather plain and crusty) round bread roll. It's never eaten cold, in my experience. I have never found Leberkäs that tasted right outside of southern Germany.
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Old 05-31-2003, 10:27 PM
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Bayern is where I had my first leberkase too. We do have a good German deli here in Salt Lake that serves a tasty leberkase. The Weisswurst isn't up the Muenchen level though.

I still miss a good Coburger hot of a brazier in the pedestrian zone.

That's an interesting recipe. Thanks. I'm a bit surprised there's no liver with the name and all.

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Old 06-01-2003, 12:23 AM
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Leberkäs is one of those dishes that is contrary to its name. The -käs(e) bit refers to the form of the meatloaf (some bavarian cheeses being made in this loaf-shape). The Leber- bit is from Laib(=loaf).

I think one of the reasons I don't like the main brand in Australia is because it does taste like it has a touch of liver in it.

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