Gyulai Kolbász 🇭🇺 is a famous Hungarian smoked sausage originating from the town of Gyula, known for its rich paprika flavor, smoky aroma, and satisfying texture. It’s one of Hungary’s most cherished cured meats and even has PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) status in the EU!
🌶️ Gyulai Kolbász (Hungarian Smoked Sausage) – Traditional Overview
🧾 Ingredients (for homemade version – ~10 sausages):
2.5 kg pork shoulder (or pork butt)
0.5 kg pork back fat, diced
45–50 g salt
25 g sweet Hungarian paprika
5 g hot paprika (optional)
5–6 cloves garlic, minced
2–3 g black pepper, ground
1 tsp caraway seeds (crushed, optional)
Natural hog casings, soaked and rinsed
Optional: curing salt (if smoking/drying long-term)
