Leberkäse

Name: Leberkäse
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs ground pork shoulder, chilled; 0.5 lb ground pork belly, chilled; 1 cup crushed ice; 1/2 tsp Prague powder #1 curing salt; 2 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp ground white pepper; 1/2 tsp dried marjoram; 1/4 tsp ground mace; 2 tbsp cornstarch

A traditional Bavarian baked meat loaf made from finely processed pork and spices. It bakes into a warm, savory loaf with a golden crust.

85 minMediumServes 8340 cal/serving

GermanDinnerOven and BlenderHigh ProteinLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

1.5 lbs ground pork shoulder, chilled
0.5 lb ground pork belly, chilled
1 cup crushed ice
1/2 tsp Prague powder #1 curing salt
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp ground white pepper
1/2 tsp dried marjoram
1/4 tsp ground mace
2 tbsp cornstarch

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and grease a standard loaf pan with oil or cooking spray.
2

Combine 1.5 lbs chilled ground pork shoulder, 0.5 lb chilled ground pork belly, 1/2 tsp Prague powder #1 curing salt, 2 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp ground white pepper, 1/2 tsp dried marjoram, 1/4 tsp ground mace, and 2 tbsp cornstarch in a food processor.
3

Pulse the mixture while gradually adding 1 cup crushed ice until a smooth, emulsified meat paste forms.
4

Transfer the meat paste into the loaf pan, smooth the top, and score a crosshatch pattern on top with a wet knife.
5

Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until a meat thermometer inserted into the center reads 160 degrees F.
6

Let cool for 10 minutes, then slice thick and serve warm.

Questions

How long does Leberkäse keep?

Refrigerate it in a sealed container for up to four days and stir it back together before serving.

Can I halve or double Leberkäse?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, blend in batches rather than overfilling the jar.

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