Germany Sets New Record with 59-Meter Raw Pork Sandwich
Saxony set a new record with a 59.19-meter raw minced pork sandwich, dubbed the Mettbrötchen, created during a store opening to establish a new category benchmark.
The German state of Saxony has set a new world record for the longest traditional Mettbrötchen—a classic German sandwich made with raw minced pork—reaching an impressive length of 59.19 meters. The achievement was recorded during a public event in the town of Zibbenlen to celebrate the opening of a local furniture store.
The German Record Institute (RID), which verifies domestic records, officially certified the feat as a premier achievement in the category. Organizers were required to meet a minimum threshold of 52 meters to establish a valid record. Record judge Lisa Novakovski noted that this was a first-of-its-kind entry, as no previous attempts had been made to measure such a sandwich.
To achieve structural continuity, the organizing team meticulously joined 40 baguettes using raw dough, sealing the joints with a blowtorch to create a solid and stable base. Once the foundation was set, the massive snack was layered in the traditional style with a generous coating of butter, 50 kilograms of raw minced pork, dozens of kilograms of fresh onion rings, and parsley.
The benchmark of 52 meters was inspired by a fierce competition earlier this year among northern German cities for the longest fish sandwich. Rostock claimed the title in April with a 42.37-meter fish sandwich, only to be surpassed in September by Bremen with a Matjes herring creation just under 52 meters.
Following the verification, organizers received an official certificate, and the gathered crowd was invited to taste the giant sandwich for free. The German Record Institute hopes this successful event will establish a standardized methodology for future attempts as towns across the country look to challenge the record.
