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Wine with your meal: Traditional Wachauer Laberl with bacon and a glass of Gemischter Satz.

Wachauer Laberl with bacon and the right wine to go with the meal

The Wachauer Laberl with bacon is the quintessence of regional snack culture. The pastry, a special wheat pastry with rye content, is freshly sliced for this recipe and topped with the finest regional bacon. The combination of the characteristic, crackly crust and the fine seasoning of the bacon ensures an unmistakable taste experience. Whether served on its own or with a light garnish of horseradish and gherkins, this dish is quick to prepare and tastes best accompanied by a cool glass of wine from the Wachau vineyards.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Snack, Snack
Cuisine Austria, Wachau cuisine
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 410 kcal

Cooking utensils

  • 1 Sharp bread knife
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Small knife for spreading

Ingredients
  

The basis

  • 2 Piece of Original Wachauer Laberl
  • 150 g Bacon cut wafer-thin
  • A little butter optional

The set

  • 2 Gherkins cut into compartments
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated horseradish Horseradish
  • A pinch of sweet paprika powder
  • Fresh chives

Preparation
 

Preparation:

  • Ideally, get the Wachauer Laberl fresh from the bakery.
  • Remove the bacon from the fridge approx. 15 minutes before serving.
  • Grate the horseradish fresh so that it retains its full flavor.

Cooking steps:

  • Use a sharp knife to slice the laberl in half horizontally.
  • If you like it juicier, spread a thin layer of butter on the cut surfaces.
  • Drape the bacon loosely over the bottom half of the loaf.
  • Do not press the bacon flat so that air and aroma can circulate.
  • Sprinkle a pinch of paprika powder over the bacon.
  • Spread the freshly grated horseradish generously on top.
  • Cut the gherkins into a fan shape and place next to them.
  • Finely chop the chives and sprinkle on top.
  • Place the top half of the laberl at an angle.

Dressing:

  • Serve the laberl on a wooden board or a rustic plate.
  • A few radishes or peppers go well with it.
  • Enjoy immediately while the pastry is still crispy.

Recommended sides:

  • A small spoonful of Liptauer (paprika and curd cheese spread)
  • Crunchy radishes
  • A few black olives

Nutritional values per portion

Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 18gFat: 16g
Keyword Austrian cuisine, Bacon, Heuriger, Mixed set, Regional enjoyment, Snack, Snack, Wachauer Laberl, Wine with food
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