In German, it’s called a morning roll with “Hackepeter”(chopped Peter) or “Mettbrötchen”.
If you haven’t tried it yet, it’s hard to understand what makes mince on a bun so particularly delicate.
It is the wonderful delicate texture, not so much the taste, that makes this bread topping one of the most popular in Germany. It’s very hard to describe, but I think salmon tartare is a pretty good comparison to have an idea of the texture.
What exactly is “Hackepeter” respectively raw minced pork?
Mett, minced pork or Thuringian Mett, is spiced pork, twisted or minced. In Germany, it has been eaten raw as a spread for over 120 years.
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Difference between Hackepeter, Thüringer Mett and Mettbrötchen
In principle, they all describe the same spread: raw, minced, seasoned pork which has a maximum fat content of 35%. In the Berlin area, the term “Hackepeter” is mainly used; throughout Germany, the term “Mett” is more common.
How to prepare the perfect minced pork?
2 bread rolls and fresh minced pork 
ingredients to prepare a proper roll with minced pork 
4 bread rolls with minced pork and onions 
bread rolls with minced pork and onions close
Of course, spices play an important role. However, only salt, pepper, caraway and garlic are used in classic Hackepeter.
The perfect partner for the mince is a fresh bread roll. However, an oven-fresh rye bread with a dark crust is no less tasty a combination.
The onions are diced as small as possible and spread out on a plate. Then we take a half of a bun smeared with Hackepeter and press it neatly on the onions, as seen in the video, and tap it again. However, with this and other methods, putting the onions on top, 10% of the onion pieces always end up on the floor.
Alternatively, you can mix the onions into the mince beforehand with some freshly pressed garlic.
It provides long continuous energy during very physically demanding work.
The mett-roll tastes even better when it is additionally buttered.
Mixed with an egg yolk is another old German method to prepare a decent mince.
How much is a kg of minced pork?
The price per kilogram is 5-8 euros, but you can find it regularly at the butchers in the daily specials.
May I eat raw pork during pregnancy and lactation?
Pregnant women are generally advised not to consume raw minced meat. Pregnant women are at risk of contracting listeria or salmonella or becoming infected with toxoplasmosis.
Bacteria could enter the uterus and the growing baby’s bloodstream via the bloodstream. Listeriosis, which could be transmitted to the baby, could be caused by the bacteria. If this infectious disease is not treated, the fetus may die.
Until 2007, the minced meat regulation stated that fresh minced meat could only be offered(for raw consumption) on the same day of production. Since 2007, the handling of minced meat is regulated by the Food Hygiene Regulation.
Can the mince roll be deadly?
According to the European Food Authority, raw pork is the most common cause of hepatitis-E, a serious liver disease(HEV).
Source: DAZ
I used to eat minced pork about 1-2 times a week.
However, I knew the circumstance with the Hepatitis-E, which became conscious to me only with the writing of this article. From now on I will reduce my consumption to 1 time per month.
Calories and nutritional values of minced pork
The nutritional values per 100g can vary greatly, as a fat content of 10% to 25% is common.
| energy | 237kcal |
| fat | 19g |
| carbohydrates | 2 |
| protein | 16 |