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Cevapcici are flavorful, spiced sausages made from a mix of beef and pork, widely enjoyed in Romanian and Balkan cuisine. These juicy sausages are seasoned with garlic, thyme, and chili, then grilled to perfection. Perfect for barbecues or family dinners, this recipe combines traditional flavors with simple preparation steps, making it easy to create a delicious, authentic dish at home. Serve with flatbread, mustard, or yogurt sauce for a truly satisfying meal!
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl For combining the meat and spices
- Measuring Cups To measure out ingredients accurately
- Garlic Press For mincing garlic efficiently
- Grill For cooking the cevapcici
- Spatula For flipping the sausages while cooking
- Cutting Board For preparing garlic and any garnishes
- Knife For chopping and mincing ingredients
- Serving Platter To present the cooked cevapcici
Ingredients
- 700 g mixed minced meat
- 180-200 ml beef bone broth
- 15 g garlic
- 7 g baking soda
- 15 ml lemon juice
- 6 g salt
- ½ tbsp thyme
- 2 g black pepper
- ½ tsp chili
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed minced meat with minced garlic, baking soda mixed with lemon juice, salt, thyme, black pepper, and chili powder.
- Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Gradually add the beef bone broth to the mixture, continuing to mix until the broth is fully absorbed into the meat.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to develop.
- Shape the mixture into small sausages, about 8-10 cm long and 3 cm wide.
- Preheat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat and lightly grease the surface with oil.
- Cook the cevapcici for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
- Serve hot with garnishes like mustard, flatbread, salad, yogurt sauce, or ajvar.
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