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Banat Sausages

Name: Banat Sausages
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 800 g pork meat (shoulder, belly); 120 g pork fat; 3 garlic cloves; 1½ tbsp smoked paprika; 3/4 tsp ground caraway; 1 tbsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; cleaned and soaked pork casings

Sausages with smoked paprika and bold flavor.

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Servings

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Prep

60 min

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Cook

15 min

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Total

1 h 15 min (plus 2-3 h cooling + 6-8 h drying + 2-3 h smoking)

🥘Ingredients

servings

Mixture

For stuffing

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✅Dietary Compatibility

🌾Gluten-free🥛Dairy-free🥩Low-carb / Keto💪High-protein

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Yield

10-12 smoked Banat sausages (~920 g)

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

Keeps for 5-6 days refrigerated due to smoking.

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Freezer

Can be frozen for 4-5 months, fry or boil directly.

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per sausage (approx. 100 g)

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Calories

150 kcal

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Protein

8 g

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Fat

10 g

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Carbohydrates

6 g

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Fiber

0 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Polenta and cow cheese

🥂Banat-style pickles

🥂Recas red wine or beer

🥂Mustard and horseradish

💡Variations

With allspice: add ground allspice for exotic note.

Without smoking: fry or bake without smoking.

With extra caraway: add more caraway for intense aroma.

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D'ale Porcului — OradeaNovember 6, 2026