Verhackert Explained

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]

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2016-07-13. Verhackert - steirisches Rezept. 2021-01-13. WOMAN.AT. de.
  2. Web site: Verhackert Traditional Spread From Styria TasteAtlas. 2021-01-13. www.tasteatlas.com.
  3. Web site: Austrian Food, Cuisine. 2021-01-15. sallybernstein.com.
  4. Web site: Ingredient Spotlight: Speck. 2021-01-15. Kitchn. en.