Head Cheese Sandwich

Head cheese sandwich is a savory, cold cut sandwich featuring head cheese (sulze), a traditional European meat jelly made from the head of a calf, pig, or sheep, set in aspic and often seasoned with vinegar, herbs, and spices. It's typically served on rye or sourdough bread with mustard, pickles, or onions. The dish has roots in German, Belgian, and Eastern European cuisines.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Head cheese is high in protein and fat, with minimal carbs, providing collagen, gelatin, and minerals like zinc and iron. A typical serving (about 100g of head cheese on bread) contains roughly 250-350 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	300 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	20 g
Fat	15 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	800 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Zinc	4 mg
Vitamin B12	1.2 mcg
Collagen	High (not quantified)
Gelatin	High (not quantified)
Phosphorus	150 mg
Selenium	15 mcg
Copper	0.3 mg

Per 1 sandwich (approx. 200g: 100g head cheese, 100g rye bread) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Head cheese is a unique culinary tradition that utilizes the entire animal for nutrition and flavor, reflecting historical frugality. Nutritionally, it's a rich source of collagen and gelatin, which are beneficial for joint and skin health.