Description: A traditional Hungarian sausage seasoned with sweet paprika, garlic, black pepper, and caraway seeds. It is rich, flavorful, and delicious when roasted until golden brown.

Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Cooking Time: 35–45 minutes
Servings: 4–6 people

Ingredients

• 1 kg ground pork
• 20 g salt
• 2 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 100 ml cold water
• Sausage casings, if making traditional sausages
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, salt, paprika, garlic, black pepper, and caraway seeds.
2. Add the cold water and mix thoroughly until the spices are evenly distributed.
3. If using sausage casings, fill them with the seasoned meat mixture and shape into long sausages.
4. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
5. Place the sausages in a lightly oiled baking tray.
6. Bake for 35–45 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and fully cooked. Cooking time depends on the thickness of the sausages.
7. Make sure the center reaches a safe temperature of 71°C (160°F) for ground pork.
8. Remove from the oven and let the sausages rest for a few minutes before serving.

Serving Suggestions

Serve the Hungarian sausages with roasted potatoes, fresh bread, pickles, mustard, or a traditional Hungarian cabbage salad.

Enjoy your homemade Hungarian sausage!