Traditional Greek sausage with pork and leek

The sausages from Karditsa, Greece are mostly known for their good pork meat. Pig farming is a tradition in Karditsa and the area of Thessalia in general, in central Greece. Leeks are also of good quality in this area since its microclimate provides the perfect condition for both leeks and pig farming. Leeks also help with the digestion of pork fat! This was a well-known fact back in the day and that's why leeks are included in every sausage recipe and give this very characteristic taste that Karditsa sausages are known for. Besides these two main ingredients, a combination of a few spices will provide the finishing touch for this classic recipe. By omitting the chili flakes you can have a second recipe to try! Let's see what ingredients you will need and how to make this traditional Greek sausage recipe at home.

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 kg pork rump
  • 850 g pork belly
  • 150 g lard
  • 60 g sea salt
  • 750 g leek, chopped
  • 4.5 g black pepper
  • 3 g allspice
  • 4.5 hot chili flakes
  • 6 g cane sugar
  • 75 ml dry red wine
  • 150 ml water, very cold
  • 3-4 meters intestines

For the leek sauce:

  • 300 g leek cut in rounds (white part only)
  • 40 ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 40 ml white wine
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • 0.5 g black pepper
  • 0.5 g hot chili flakes
  • 1 tbsp balsamic cream

For the politiki salad:

  • 1 white cabbage
  • 1/2 red cabbage
  • 1/5 Florina pepper
  • 1/5 carrot
  • 1 tbsp celery
  • 0.5 g radish
  • 1 garlic, pulped
  • 30 ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 10 ml vinegar
  • ½ tsp sea salt

PREPARATION

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COOKING

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