Salisbury steak is a processed meat dish originating in the

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and made from a blend of

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and other ingredients, such as chicken and pork, being considered 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 related to Salisbury steaks, which also use ground beef. It is considered the origin of ...

. Today, Salisbury steak is usually served with a

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similar in texture to brown sauce, along with various side dishes, such as mashed potatoes and cooked vegetables (typically green beans and occasionally peas or corn). It is a common menu item served by

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s and is frequently available as a

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in supermarket frozen food sections.

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 l'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, low-vegetable diet to promote health, possibly the earliest known

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. He called it ''muscle pulp of beef''. The name ''Salisbury steak'' for a ground beef patty served as the main course has been used in the United States since 1897. Salisbury recommended this recipe (somewhat different from modern Salisbury steak recipes) for the treatment of alimentation (digestive disorders):

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. The exception is if de-fatted beef or pork is used, where 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,

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, 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

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Salisbury steak Hamburgers (food) American beef dishes Meat dishes

Background

Origin of the name

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

See also

References

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