liver pudding

noun

: a seasoned, cooked mixture of ground pork liver and trimmings usually with cornmeal or rice that is typically formed into loaves and served sliced and fried
In the American South, liver pudding is served, like other potted meats such as Spam and canned corned beef, pan-fried with eggs and potatoes or grits.Dana Bowen

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What happened at Neese’s Neese’s products have been unavailable in grocery stores and restaurants for months, starting with the disappearance last fall of its livermush and liver pudding. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026 Neese’s Country Sausage, a longtime North Carolina staple, is known for tasty products such as its preservative-free country sausage, liver pudding, bacon, specialty pork products, and signature block packaging. Molly Burford, Southern Living, 15 May 2026

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First Known Use

1696, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of liver pudding was in 1696

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“Liver pudding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liver%20pudding. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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