Loukaniko (Cretan Sausage)
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
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
- Cut the pork, pancetta, and cooked ham into small cubes.
- In a large bowl, mix the olive oil, salt, pepper, oregano, parsley, thyme, and chili flakes.
- Add the meat cubes and mix until they are fully coated with the seasoning.
- Stuff the seasoned meat into a sausage casing to form the loukaniko.
- Let the loukaniko rest for at least 24 hours before cooking.
- Grill the loukaniko over medium heat for 30-40 minutes, turning occasionally for even cooking.
- 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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