Sulze

Prep: 30 min Cook: 105 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: German

Sulze is a savory meat aspic with tender veal and pork, enriched with aromatic spices and a tangy vinegar flavor, perfect for elegant appetizers or cold platters.

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Ingredients

  • 2 lb pork shanks
  • 1/2 tsp peppercorns
  • 1/2 tsp whole allspice
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 sprigs parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 6 cups cold water
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 lb veal shoulder
  • 1 to 2 Tbsp gelatin
  • 1/2 cup vinegar
  • Fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Put pork, peppercorns, allspice, bay leaves, onion, parsley, celery, 5 1/2 cups water, and salt in a kettle and bring to a boil. Cook slowly for 15 minutes.
  2. Add veal and simmer until meats are tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove the meat and grind or finely chop it.
  3. Strain the stock and reduce it to 2 1/2 cups. Meanwhile, soften the gelatin in the remaining water.
  4. Add the softened gelatin to the hot stock and stir until melted and the stock is cool.
  5. Add vinegar and mix well. Combine the ground meat with the stock mixture and pour into an 8 1/2 x 4 x 2 1/2-inch pan.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator overnight until set.
  7. Before serving, top the sulze with fresh lemon juice.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

482 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 23.6g 47% DV
Total Fat 11.9g 15% DV
Carbs 88g 32% DV
Fiber 21.8g 78% DV
Sugar 27.5g 55% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10138.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 2232.3mg 47% DV
Cholesterol 37mg 12% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 90.5mcg 10% DV
Vitamin C 60.6mg 67% DV
Calcium 478.5mg 37% DV
Iron 27.2mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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