Braunschweiger (named after Braunschweig, Germany) is a type of pork liver sausage, nearly always smoked, distinguished from other liverwurst in that it is soft enough to be used as a spread.

Braunschweiger is very rich, and has a very high amount of vitamin A, iron and protein. It can be purchased in most grocery stores in the United States and is usually available as a house brand, Oscar Meyer, or various more expensive and higher quality brands. For casual use in most households, it is better to buy a small amount, since braunschweiger has a very short period of freshness once the package has been opened. About a week after opening, the meat will change from a fresh pinkish color to a dull gray, and will then begin to turn green. If it is not consumed quickly after it first turns gray, the braunschweiger is no longer edible and should be disposed of immediately.

The meat has a very soft, spread-like texture and a distinctive liver-based flavor that is not to everyone's taste. It is usually used as a filling for sandwiches, often paired with stone-ground mustard, sliced tomatoes and cheese. There are also a few recipes for pâté and cheese balls which use braunschweiger as a primary ingredient.

Trivia

In Last Action Hero, Arnold Schwarzenegger's character Jack Slater refers to himself as "famous comedian Arnold Braunschweiger".

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• Nutrition facts for braunschweiger

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