🍴 Instructions
1. Prepare the Meat
- Cube pork and fat.
- Chill well — cold meat grinds better.
- Grind coarsely (not too fine).
2. Season
- Mix meat with salt, paprikas, pepper, garlic, and caraway.
- Add cold water to help bind.
- Mix until sticky and well incorporated.
3. Prepare the Casings
- Rinse casings inside and out.
- Soak in warm water until soft.
4. Fill the Sausage
- Stuff meat gently into casings — not too tight.
- Twist into 25–30 cm (10–12 inch) links.
5. Rest & Cure
- Hang sausages in a cool, well-ventilated place for 24 hours.
🔥 Smoking (Traditional & Best)
Smoke at 60–70°C (140–160°F) for 4–6 hours, until deep red and aromatic.
Traditional Hungarian kolbász is cold-smoked and lightly dried.
🍳 Cooking & Serving
How to cook
- Grill
- Pan-fry
- Bake
- Add to stews, beans, or scrambled eggs
Serve with
- Bread + mustard
- Pickles
- Beer
- Lecso
- Goulash
✨ Taste & Texture
- Deep paprika color
- Smoky aroma
- Firm, juicy bite
- Slight spice
- Packed with savory flavor
đź’ˇ Tips
- Use Hungarian sweet paprika — it defines the flavor
- Don’t skip the fat — dry sausage is unpleasant
- Chill meat before grinding
- Mix well to activate proteins (essential for texture)
- Rest time improves flavor
🧾 Variations
- Add chopped garlic instead of crushed
- Add wine or pálinka for authenticity
- Use beef + pork mix
- Make spicy version with extra hot paprika
🧊 Storage
- Smoked sausage: 2–4 weeks fridge
- Frozen: 3–6 months
- Dried: even longer
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