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Classic Bavarian Leberkäse Loaf

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Classic Bavarian Leberkäse Loaf

Leberkäse

  1. Other Main Course Dishes

Prep: 30 min • Cook: 70 min. A traditional, finely ground meatloaf baked to a golden-brown crust. Enjoy sliced thick and pan-fried, served with a sweet mustard and potato salad for an authentic Bavarian experience.

Preparation time
30 min
Cooking time
1 hr 10 min
Total time
1 hr 40 min
Servings
8
Course
Main
Complexity
Medium
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Ingredients

  • 18oz ground pork(preferably with a good fat content)
  • 18oz ground beef(preferably with a good fat content)
  • 1 pc onion(finely chopped)
  • 2 pcs egg(beaten)
  • 4oz bread crumbs(plain)
  • 2 tbsp marjoram(dried)
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper(freshly ground)
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg(ground)
  • 3 3/8 fl oz water(cold)

Instructions

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F). Grease a loaf pan or a baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, ground beef, finely chopped onion, beaten eggs, bread crumbs, dried marjoram, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg.
  3. Gradually add the cold water while mixing the ingredients thoroughly. The mixture should be sticky but firm.
  4. Press the meat mixture evenly into the prepared loaf pan or baking dish.

Baking

  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until the leberkäse is firm and has a golden-brown crust. An internal temperature of 70°C (160°F) should be reached.
  2. If the crust starts browning too quickly, you can loosely cover the loaf with aluminum foil.

Serving

  1. Let the leberkäse rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. This helps it retain its shape.
  2. Slice the leberkäse into thick slices (about 1-1.5 cm or 0.5 inch).
  3. For best results, pan-fry the slices in a little butter or oil until golden brown and heated through.
  4. Serve hot, traditionally with sweet mustard and a side of potato salad or sauerkraut.

Nutrition

Servings
8
Serving size (imperial)
5.3 oz
NutrientPer servingPer 100 gTotal (8 servings)
Calories550.5 kcal367 kcal4,404 kcal
Protein30.2 g20.1 g241.6 g
Fat40.1 g26.7 g320.8 g
Carbs15.5 g10.3 g124 g

Tips

  • Ensure all meat is cold when mixing for better texture. A food processor can help achieve a finer grind.
  • Resting the leberkäse after baking makes it easier to slice and improves its texture before pan-frying.
  • For an extra crispy crust, pan-fry the slices in a hot skillet with a bit of oil or butter until deeply golden.

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