My grandmother was a wonderful cook. She could turn the most ordinary ingredients into something special and her cooking reflected our German heritage. I remember crocks of sauerkraut fermenting in the basement and the wonderful smell of schnitzel frying on her stove. A favorite treat was braunschweiger spread made from liverwurst and spices. I loved it when I was young and it is still one of my favorite snacks. For some strange reason my sister won’t touch it.
Braunschweiger, a soft spicy pork sausage that is usually smoked, has its origins in the Brunswick province of Germany and is a favorite in many German households. If you like liver sausage I know you will love this. Go ahead, give it a try. This has so much more flavor than a chicken liver pate.
Braunschweiger Pate
- 8 ounces liverwurst
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon Worchestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon mace
- 1 teaspoon cloves
- 1-1/2 tablespoons dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon grated onion
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/4 cup softened butter
Combine all ingredients except butter in a medium bowl and mash with fork until smooth and well combined. Blend in butter. Cover and refrigerate. Serve with crackers and enjoy. Sehr gut.
Ja! Es Gut! (is that right, lol)…I LOVE Braunschweiger. I think I need to make some for our next family gathering…it's been a few years since I've even had any…well, any homemade that is. Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe 😀
This Irish gal loves it!
Use to serve it as an appy for gatherings…my recipe is very different though..
My Dad's side of the family was German. I like this dish too.
Do you make saurbraten as well?
I LOVE liverwurst, so I'm definitely going to try this. I'm not just saying that; I am really and truly going to make this. I'll have to get some mace; I don't even know what mace tastes like, but I'm game to try it. I usually make liver pate using chix or turkey livers, but this sounds so delicious and easy, too! I can't wait to taste it! Three YUMS up!
Wow, I'm happy that you all like liverwurst. It might be something you have to grow up with.
Kris – You bet, I make sauerbraten. No sauerkraut, however, Too smelly.
Oh yes..you really have brought out my German side. Love this stuff, but will try your recipe. I usually just open and slice it.
Well, I don't like liver and worst of all liverwurst, but my husband loves before. I buy liverwurst for him once in awhile. I will have to try to make this for him soon. THANKS!!! Geri
I love it too. Will have to try using it this way.
Ramona
I'm in the 'Love it' camp! Being Danish but growing having so much German heritage in Wisconsin my mother would serve fresh liverwurst as an appetizer or on sandwiches. I also love chicken liver pate so I will certainly try this recipe!
Here are just a few of the different liver sausages you can buy in Milwaukee 🙂
http://www.usinger.com/ala_liver.php
LOve it..I would make this..Mustard:) Sausages.. all of it!
Terrific recipe, Cathy. Best of all it's easy to do. Your photo is terrific.
I was not a liverwurst gal but my brother would beg for liverwurst sandwiches everyday! He would love tis.
My dad was a braunschweiger and liverwurst fan! Liver is on my "will never again cross my lips" list! I have tried and I can't.
My grandpap made sauerkraut when he lived with us. It did smell but it is oh so good! I lean toward the jar of sauerkraut! Nothing better than pork and sauerkraut!
I am interested in the sauerbraten recipe! I have been looking for a good one.
I love both liverwurst nd braunschweiger. I'm German heritage as well. Unfortunately, my husbnd does not share my love for either!
But I my try your recipe — just for myself!
My family is German too. I don't remember Braunschweiger but we did eat liverwurst sandwiches. My dad called it liver cheese and I loved to eat it if I didn't think about it too hard. (I have to laugh when I think about this now because I really was a picky eater as a child.)
Now, for some reason, I never buy it. I guess I don't really know what to look for and I don't think anyone else would eat it at my house. Still maybe I'll try your recipe sometime, just for old time's sake.
this sounds wonderful…I love liverwurst and it goes so good on my homemade rye bread….saurkraut is another big favorite…I cook it with apples/redpotatoes/onions/dijon mustard….Oh thanks Cathy it's after midnight and now I'm hungry….
I am not a fan of liver or pate but I did enjoy a bit of liverworst when I was a kid.
My hubby is going to send you a "thank you" note for this one…and the roasted tomato one, too…oh, and the tomato soup one as well!!! He is so happy I've found your blog. LOL 🙂
Thanks for stopping by mine & for your kind words about my tablescape.
fondly,
Rett
I'm back with a follow up comment! Made this! Loved It! I couldn't find Mace anywhere at the store, so I used a smaller amount of nutmeg instead. Totally yummy! This will find a spot on my Christmas buffet! 🙂
I'm very happy you liked this spread, Paula. Thanks for letting me know.
This is a favorite of mine..but unfortuinately my family isn't a fan. I still get my braunschweiger fix with my sisters get together..and always looking for different ways to fix it..will have to pass this along to them!