Dutch Delights: Boterhamworst
What: Boterhamworst – a cooked, smoked sausage made primarily of veal and/or pork, finely chopped and mixed with pork fat and seasoning.
Why: The mystery behind the history of boterhamworst appears to be a well kept secret. Despite searching in both Dutch and English, no background history could be found. Perhaps that’s for the best!
Where: Boterhamworst can be found sliced in the lunch meat and delicatessen sections of the supermarket. You can also find it hung, salami style at butchers and delicatessens.
When: Another year-round food.
Varieties: Only in ingredients (see Pas Op!).
How Much [Should I Eat]: Boterhamworst is similar, if not the same, in texture, appearance and taste as bologna in the States.
Pas Op! (Watch Out!): Like many sausages and bologna, there is some debate as to the exact ingredients involved and many rumours exist.
I can imagine what some of those rumours are.
Mystery Meat....always something to be cautious with. :)