Salisbury steak is a dish originating in the

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and made from a blend of

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and other ingredients and usually served with

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. It is a version of

Hamburg steak Hamburg steak is a patty of ground beef. Made popular worldwide by migrating Germans, it became a mainstream dish around the start of the 19th century. It is similar to Salisbury steak. It is considered the origin of the ubiquitous hamburger, w ...

Background

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was a common embarkation point for transatlantic voyages during the first half of the 19th century and

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was the most common destination. Various New York restaurants offered ''Hamburg-style American fillet'', or even ''beefsteak à Hambourgeoise''. Early American preparations of ground beef were therefore made to fit the tastes of European immigrants.

Origin of the name

James H. Salisbury (1823–1905) was an American physician and chemist known for his advocacy of a meat-centered diet to promote health, and the term ''Salisbury steak'' for a ground beef patty served as the main course has been used in the United States since 1897. Today, Salisbury steak is usually served with a

similar in texture to

, along with various side dishes. It is a common item in supermarket frozen food sections. Dr. Salisbury recommended this recipe (somewhat different from modern Salisbury steak recipes) for the treatment of

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(digestive problems):

U.S. standards of identity (for packaged product)

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standards for processed, packaged "Salisbury steak" require a minimum content of 65% meat, of which up to 25% can be pork, except if de-fatted beef or pork is used, the limit is 12% combined. No more than 30% may be fat. Meat byproducts are not permitted; however, beef heart meat is allowed. Extender (bread crumbs, flour, oat flakes, etc.) content is limited to 12%, except isolated soy protein at 6.8% is considered equivalent to 12% of the others. The remainder consists of seasonings, fungi or vegetables (onion, bell pepper, mushroom or the like), binders (can include egg) and liquids (such as water, milk, cream, skim milk, buttermilk, brine, vinegar etc.). The product must be fully cooked, or else labeled "Patties for Salisbury Steak".Food Standards and Labeling Policy, USDA
, FSIS, September 2005, p. 165

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Salisbury steak Hamburgers (food) American meat dishes British cuisine

Background

Origin of the name

U.S. standards of identity (for packaged product)

See also

References

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