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I would estimate it’s like <10% of Germans who eat raw pork (“mett”, I wonder if the word is etymologically related to meat). In younger generations even fewer

I would estimate it’s like <10% of Germans who eat raw pork (“mett”, I wonder if the word is etymologically related to meat). In younger generations even fewer that eat it. There also may be a regional factor to it. Mettigel is the stereotypical “70ies dinner party” dish that grosses people out. And for regular meats, steaks, etc. people like to eat it rather well-done. If I want to get a steak done medium I order medium-rare here. People will order medium and complain to the chef if it’s actually medium. The whole spectrum of is shifted to the well done side.

Semaphor 4y ago
I’ve been to two weddings (aged 35ish couples, all northerners, one location in Warsaw though) where they had Mettigel (and that was eaten a lot), and our local REWE (SH) prepares a few kg daily of fresh Mett, I don’t think that would be worth it for < 10%. Also, the (skewing rather young) /r/de subreddit tends to look very favorably on Mettigel.
- KptMarchewa 4y ago
  I would be surprised to see raw pig meat interested of raw beef in Poland. Steak tartare is a very popular dish, while raw pork is not really eaten widely.
  - Semaphor 4y ago
    It was a German couple, but she is of Polish descent and has family in Poland still. And I’d bet money on the broom being the one requiring the Mettigel anyway ;)
- wirrbel 4y ago
  Schleswig Holstein, probably the polar opposite to baden Württemberg where I live
wnkrshm 4y ago
I work for an SME in the mechanical engineering sector and when someone from the mechanics dept. has their birthday it's not unusual for them to sponsor a few kilos of Mett, Onions and bread rolls - it's all gone by the end of the day. Wasn't any different in the institute at university, I think we're seeing differences in our bubbles.
- dmix 4y ago
  > a few kilos of Mett, Onions and bread rolls - it's all gone by the end of the day. Is it good?
  - wnkrshm 4y ago
    Be sure to top it with onions, salt and freshly ground pepper. Edit: It's popular enough for there to be vegan Mett in Germany (also best with thinly sliced onions, salt and pepper) which comes extremely close to the pork version. [0] [0] (German) https://www.ruegenwalder.de/produkte/veganes-muehlen-mett-fein https://www.ruegenwalder.de/produkte/veganes-muehlen-mett-fe...
Biologist123 4y ago
Good point re root of meat. Although it appears there is a joint root to both. https://en.m.wiktionary.org/wiki/Mett https://en.m.wiktionary.org/wiki/Mett
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laserdancepony 4y ago
I can't confirm your findings, either personally or through other means. According to this poll [1] only 29% of men reported to not eat "Mett". [1] https://de.statista.com/statistik/daten/studie/947071/umfrage/essgewohnheiten-bei-mett/ https://de.statista.com/statistik/daten/studie/947071/umfrag...

Semaphor 4y ago

I’ve been to two weddings (aged 35ish couples, all northerners, one location in Warsaw though) where they had Mettigel (and that was eaten a lot), and our local REWE (SH) prepares a few kg daily of fresh Mett, I don’t think that would be worth it for < 10%. Also, the (skewing rather young) /r/de subreddit tends to look very favorably on Mettigel.

KptMarchewa 4y ago
I would be surprised to see raw pig meat interested of raw beef in Poland. Steak tartare is a very popular dish, while raw pork is not really eaten widely.
- Semaphor 4y ago
  It was a German couple, but she is of Polish descent and has family in Poland still. And I’d bet money on the broom being the one requiring the Mettigel anyway ;)
wirrbel 4y ago
Schleswig Holstein, probably the polar opposite to baden Württemberg where I live

wnkrshm 4y ago

I work for an SME in the mechanical engineering sector and when someone from the mechanics dept. has their birthday it's not unusual for them to sponsor a few kilos of Mett, Onions and bread rolls - it's all gone by the end of the day. Wasn't any different in the institute at university, I think we're seeing differences in our bubbles.

dmix 4y ago
> a few kilos of Mett, Onions and bread rolls - it's all gone by the end of the day. Is it good?
- wnkrshm 4y ago
  Be sure to top it with onions, salt and freshly ground pepper. Edit: It's popular enough for there to be vegan Mett in Germany (also best with thinly sliced onions, salt and pepper) which comes extremely close to the pork version. [0] [0] (German) https://www.ruegenwalder.de/produkte/veganes-muehlen-mett-fein https://www.ruegenwalder.de/produkte/veganes-muehlen-mett-fe...

Biologist123 4y ago

Good point re root of meat. Although it appears there is a joint root to both. https://en.m.wiktionary.org/wiki/Mett https://en.m.wiktionary.org/wiki/Mett

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laserdancepony 4y ago

I can't confirm your findings, either personally or through other means. According to this poll [1] only 29% of men reported to not eat "Mett". [1] https://de.statista.com/statistik/daten/studie/947071/umfrage/essgewohnheiten-bei-mett/ https://de.statista.com/statistik/daten/studie/947071/umfrag...