Where did the hamburger get is name?

Answer 1

Hamburger is a type of beef sausage that originated in Hamburg, Germany. It became popular in the U.S. in the 19th century as "Hamburg Steak". Though Hamburger (a proper noun) is a particular mix of ground beef and spices, the English language has evolved to include almost all ground beef under the generic name "hamburger" (lower case).

In Addition:The Earle or Hamburg was attending a dinner, Instead of eating the prepared meat with his hands, like the other guests, he asked for two slices of bread to place the meat between to keep his hands clean. Thus the "Hamburger" was born.

That might make a good story if it were not for the fact that there has never been an "Earl of Hamburg" and the fact that it is exactly the same apocryphal story cited for the origin of the word "sandwich".

Answer 2

Menches brothers 1885, Hamburg, New York. Western New York history recorded that Frank and Charles Menches ran out of pork for their sausage patty Sandwiches at the 1885 Erie County Fair. Their supplier, reluctant to butcher more hogs in the summer heat, suggested they use beef instead. The brothers fried some up, but found it bland. They added coffee, brown sugar, and other ingredients to create a taste which stands distinct without condiments. They christened their creation the "Hamburg Sandwich" after Hamburg, New York where the fair has been held since 1868; the name was probably later condensed by common use to the shorter contraction "hamburger" (and so explaining why a beef sandwich--which never contained any pork--bears this name). However, there are other opinions as to where the name came from. For example some believe it was maned after Hamburg Germany.

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Answer 3

The Hamburger got it's name from the city "Hamburg" (Ham-buerg) which is situated in Germany. ~Sozzygirl

Answer 4

The style of sandwich is purportedly from Hamburg Germany.

Answer 5

Hamburgers name came from it's place of origin: Hamburg, Germany. It was originated from the Hamburg steak which soon became the hamburger.

---Shawn

Answer 6

hamburg, Germany