Here’s how to make a perfect liverwurst sandwich 👇
🥪 Classic Liverwurst Sandwich
Ingredients (serves 1–2)
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2 slices rye bread (or pumpernickel, or your favorite sandwich bread)
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3–4 slices (about 3 oz) liverwurst
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1 tbsp mayonnaise or butter
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1 tsp mustard (Dijon or spicy brown work best)
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2–3 slices red onion (optional but classic)
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1–2 leaves lettuce (romaine or iceberg)
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Optional: pickle slices or tomato slices
Instructions
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Prep the bread:
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Lightly toast the bread if you like a bit of crunch, or keep it soft and spread with butter or mayo.
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Add condiments:
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Spread mustard on one slice and mayonnaise (or butter) on the other.
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Layer it up:
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Add the liverwurst slices evenly across one piece of bread.
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Top with onion rings, lettuce, and optional pickles or tomato.
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Assemble:
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Press the second slice of bread on top, slice in half, and serve.
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💡 Variations
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German-style: Use rye or pumpernickel bread with spicy mustard and raw onion rings.
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Creamy spread: Mash liverwurst with a bit of mayo, Dijon, and diced onions for an easy spreadable filling.
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Open-faced: Serve on a single slice of bread, topped with onions and parsley.
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Add crunch: A layer of thinly sliced cucumber adds a fresh bite.
🍺 Perfect Pairings
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Side: Dill pickles, potato chips, or coleslaw
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Drink: A crisp lager or iced tea pairs beautifully
Would you like me to show you a German deli–style liverwurst spread sandwich version (the creamy kind made for parties or appetizers)?