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Loukaniko (Cretan Sausage)

Crete — Mother recipe · en it

A traditional Cretan sausage, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, perfect for grilling.

⏱️ 30 min prep + 30 min cottura · 8 porzioni · media

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs of pork
  • 1.1 lbs of pancetta
  • 1.1 lbs of cooked ham
  • 0.5 cups of olive oil
  • 3.5 oz of salt
  • 1.4 oz of pepper
  • 1.4 oz of chopped parsley
  • 1.4 oz of laurel
  • 0.2 oz of chili flakes
  • 0.2 oz of oregano
  • 0.2 oz of chopped parsley
  • 0.2 oz of thyme

Method

  1. Cut the pork, pancetta, and cooked ham into small cubes.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the olive oil, salt, pepper, oregano, parsley, thyme, and chili flakes.
  3. Add the meat cubes and mix until they are fully coated with the seasoning.
  4. Stuff the seasoned meat into a sausage casing to form the loukaniko.
  5. Let the loukaniko rest for at least 24 hours before cooking.
  6. Grill the loukaniko over medium heat for 30-40 minutes, turning occasionally for even cooking.
  7. Serve it hot with roasted potatoes and garden vegetables.

The story

Loukaniko is a traditional Cretan delicacy, prepared with local and traditional ingredients, with a long-standing culinary tradition in the region.

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