Appetizers
Mettwurst Tartine
Ingredients
- 300g (10.6 oz) Fresh mettwurst (spreadable raw pork sausage)
- 4 slices Dark bread
- 1 Small onion, finely diced
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Chives, chopped, to garnish
Method
- If the mettwurst is in casing, remove it and place the meat in a bowl.
- Mix in half the diced onion and a good grind of black pepper.
- Spread thickly over the slices of dark bread.
- Top with the remaining diced onion and a scattering of chives.
- Serve immediately, ideally very fresh.
Introduction: Spreadable raw pork sausage on dark bread is a traditional bar and café snack across Luxembourg, closely related to similar preparations found in neighbouring Belgium and Germany's Rhineland.
Cultural Background: Spreadable raw pork sausage on dark bread is a traditional bar and café snack across Luxembourg, closely related to similar preparations found in neighbouring Belgium and Germany's Rhineland.
Tips: Mettwurst is a fresh raw pork product and should be bought from a trusted butcher and eaten the same day it's prepared, kept well chilled until serving.
Variations: Some versions add a little grated garlic or a pinch of paprika to the mix for extra flavour.
Nutrition: Approx. 260 kcal, 12g protein, 20g fat, 8g carbohydrates per serving.
FAQs:
Q: Is mettwurst safe to eat raw?
A: It's a specifically prepared fresh sausage intended to be eaten raw and sold for that purpose by butchers — always source it fresh and keep it well chilled.
Q: Is there a cooked alternative?
A: A finely minced, well-seasoned cooked pork spread can be used by anyone who prefers not to eat raw pork.
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