Raw seasoned minced pork spread on a bread roll with raw onion. German food law defines Mett and caps its fat content; butchers sell it the same day it is minced, and it appears at parties shaped into a hedgehog, the Mettigel.
The safety of raw pork here rests entirely on German regulation — same-day sale, a defined cut, and a trichinella inspection regime at the abattoir — which is a supply chain, not a technique a cook can reproduce.
What goes into it
- lean pork, minced the same day
- salt
- black pepper
- raw onion, to serve
How it is made
There is no process beyond mincing. Pork is minced fine, seasoned with salt and pepper only, and sold the same day under regulation that fixes its maximum fat content and requires it to be sold before the end of the day it was made. It is never cooked and never kept.
How long it takes: hours; it may not legally be sold the next day
How it is eaten
Spread thickly on a fresh Brötchen with raw onion rings and pepper.
History
German food law defines Mett and caps its fat content; sold same-day by butchers, it is served at parties shaped as a hedgehog, the Mettigel.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mett?
Mett is a charcuterie & cured from Germany: raw seasoned minced pork spread on a bread roll with raw onion. German food law defines Mett and caps its fat content; sold same-day by butchers, it is served at parties shaped as a hedgehog, the Mettigel.
How is Mett made?
There is no process beyond mincing. Pork is minced fine, seasoned with salt and pepper only, and sold the same day under regulation that fixes its maximum fat content and requires it to be sold before the end of the day it was made. It is never cooked and never kept. It takes hours; it may not legally be sold the next day.
Can I make Mett at home?
No, and the atlas gives no method for it. The safety of raw pork here rests entirely on German regulation — same-day sale, a defined cut, and a trichinella inspection regime at the abattoir — which is a supply chain, not a technique a cook can reproduce.
What goes into Mett?
Lean pork, minced the same day, salt, black pepper, raw onion, to serve.
How is Mett eaten?
Spread thickly on a fresh Brötchen with raw onion rings and pepper.
