Ecomely

Language

Loukanika (Cypriot sausages): recipe illustration
Meat

Loukanika (Cypriot sausages)

Loukanika are thin pork sausages flavoured with coriander, red wine and orange zest. Dried or fresh, they are grilled or pan-fried and are very popular as a meze.

Made it? Rate this recipe

Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

On the side

Instructions

  1. Finely chop the back fat and pork shoulder, or ask your butcher to do it.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the meat with the coriander, cumin, paprika, pepper, salt, crushed garlic, orange zest and red wine.
  3. Knead well for 5 minutes until you have a smooth, sticky mixture.
  4. Soak the casing in lukewarm water, then fill it with the mixture using a funnel.
  5. Twist the sausages at regular intervals to make portions about 10 cm long.
  6. Cook in a pan over medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes, turning them, until golden and cooked through. For long keeping, dry them for 3 days in the open air.

Variations and tips

Grilled version. Grill the sausages on the barbecue over medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes, turning them often.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.