Verhackert

Verhackert is an Austrian spread made out of chopped bacon, minced garlic and salt.[1] It bears similarities to bacon jam, a bacon-based relish which includes sugar unlike verhackert. The spread was invented in Styria, Austria and is usually served cold on thick slices of bread.[2]

Verhackert with onions and bread

Recipe

Verhackert is typically made with chopped speck or bacon which is mixed with minced garlic and pumpkin seed oil.[3] The speck goes through a process of salt-curing and cold-smoking before being prepared as verhackert.[4]

References
  1. "Verhackert - steirisches Rezept". WOMAN.AT (in German). 2016-07-13. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  2. "Verhackert | Traditional Spread From Styria | TasteAtlas". www.tasteatlas.com. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  3. "Austrian Food, Cuisine". sallybernstein.com. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
  4. "Ingredient Spotlight: Speck". Kitchn. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
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