Traditional Bulgarian Karnacheta: Juicy Lamb and Beef Sausages

Traditional Bulgarian Karnacheta: Juicy Lamb and Beef Sausages

Experience the flavors of Bulgaria with these succulent homemade Karnacheta. Made with a blend of lamb and beef mince, aromatic spices, garlic, onion, and a splash of red wine, these sausages promise a delightful grilling adventure.

Ingredients

🐑 0.75 kg Lamb or Sheep Minced Meat
🐄 0.25 kg Beef or Veal Minced Meat
🧅 1 Onion peeled
🌶️ 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
🌶️ 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Paprika
🌶️ 1 teaspoon Hot Red Pepper optional
🧄 3-4 cloves Garlic
🍷 150 ml Red Wine
🧂 17 g Cooking Salt
🌭 Natural Sausage Casings prepared with water

Instructions

1- Prepare the Aromatics:

• Peel and chop the onion and garlic cloves.

2- Blend Ingredients:

• In a small blender or chopper, combine the onion, garlic, black pepper, red pepper, hot red pepper (if using), and cooking salt. Blend until finely minced.

3- Add Liquid and Meat (First Blend):

• Pour half of the red wine into the blender. Add a portion of the minced lamb/sheep and beef meat. Blend until well combined.

4- Add Remaining Meat (Second Blend):

• Transfer the contents from the blender to a large mixing bowl. Add the remaining red wine and minced meat.

5- Mix the Meat Mixture:

• Using gloved hands, mix the meat, blended aromatics, and wine thoroughly until evenly incorporated and sticky.

6- Rest the Mixture:

• Cover the meat mixture and refrigerate it overnight to allow the flavors to meld.

7- Prepare Casings:

• Rinse the natural casings in water to prepare them for stuffing.

8- Stuff the Sausages:

• Attach the casing to the sausage stuffer's nozzle. Push the meat mixture into the casing, squeezing gently to avoid air pockets. Twist to form sausages of desired length.

9- Chill (Optional but Recommended):

• Refrigerate the formed sausages for a short period to help them firm up before grilling.

10- Grill the Sausages:
- Preheat a grill. Place the sausages on it, cooking until evenly browned with nice grill marks. Adjust cooking time for preference on juiciness or crispiness.

Prep Time: 20-30 minutes
Resting Time: Overnight
Cook Time: 10-15 minutes per batch depending on grilling preferences
Total Time: Approximately 1 day, including refrigeration
Servings: 4-6
Calories: Approx. 400-500 per serving depending on size and grilling
Proteins: 30g
Fats: 35g
Carbohydrates: 3g
Equipment:

• 🔪 Knife
• 🥣 Large Mixing Bowl
• 🌀 Blender/Chopper
• 🌭 Sausage Stuffer
• 🔥 Grill

Cooking Tips

• Blending the spices and aromatics with some of the meat ensures even flavor distribution.
• Overnight resting is crucial for cohesive sausages that burst with flavor.
• Control air pockets in casings to avoid bursting during grilling.

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Traditional Bulgarian Karnacheta: Juicy Lamb and Beef Sausages