Cevapcici S Ajvarom ( Balkan Country Sausage)

Name: Cevapcici S Ajvarom ( Balkan Country Sausage)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 garlic cloves, roughly chopped; kosher salt, to taste; 1/3 lb ground chuck; 1/3 lb ground lamb; 1/3 lb ground pork; 2 tablespoons hot paprika; 1 2/3 teaspoons dried savory; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 yellow onion (1/2 grated, 1/2 thinly slice); 1 medium eggplant; fresh ground white pepper; 1/4 cup soda water (seltzer, tonic); 3 red bell peppers, halved and seeded; 7 tablespoons olive oil (7, extra virgin); 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon sugar; pita bread, and; sour cream

Servings: persons

6 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
kosher salt, to taste
1/3 lb ground chuck
1/3 lb ground lamb
1/3 lb ground pork
2 tablespoons hot paprika
1 2/3 teaspoons dried savory
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 yellow onion (1/2 grated, 1/2 thinly slice)
1 medium eggplant
fresh ground white pepper
1/4 cup soda water (seltzer, tonic)
3 red bell peppers, halved and seeded
7 tablespoons olive oil (7, extra virgin)
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
pita bread, and
sour cream

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["Roughly chop 4 garlic cloves with 1/2 tsp salt, using flat side of large knife, mash garlic into a paste. Transfer to a bowl, mix with beef, lamb, pork and half the paprika, savory, cayenne, GRATED onion, 2 tsp salt and 2 tsp pepper. Add soda water; bea with a spoon till tacky. Knead with with your hands for 3 minutes; cover and refrigerate 2 hours.", "Knead mixture once more for about 1 minutes, then shape into sixteen 3"" long sausages. Transfer to a sheet pan. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.", "Meanwhile, make the sauce. Heat broiler, with rack 6 inches from broiler element. Arrange peppers and eggplant on foil lined baking sheet in a single layer, cut sides down. Rub with 1 Tablespoon olive oil, sprinkle with salt. Broil, turning once, till softened and somewhat charred, 14-15 minutes. Remove and discard skins from peppers. Scoop flesh from eggplant, discard skin and largest seeds. Pulse eggplant and 4 tablespoons olive oil in food processor with remaining garlic to make a coarse puree; transfer to a bowl. Puree peppers, add to eggplant and stir in remaining paprika, vinegar, sugar and salt and pepper to taste. Cover and set sauce aside.", "Heat remaining olive oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Cook sausages, turning occasionally, till browned, 6-8 minutes. Serve with sauce, pita bread and sour cream."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 garlic cloves, roughly chopped, kosher salt, to taste, 1/3 lb ground chuck, 1/3 lb ground lamb, and more.

Yes, Cevapcici S Ajvarom ( Balkan Country Sausage) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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