Mettwurst
[ MEHT-wurst; MEHT-vursht ]
Also called Schmierwurst because it's soft enough to smear or spread, this German pork
SAUSAGE is bright red, fatty and seasoned with coriander and white pepper. Though it's uncooked, mettwurst is cured, smoked and ready to eat. It's usually spread on bread or crackers. See also
SAUSAGE.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.