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Blood Sausage

Cultural Context

Blood sausage, known as 'mustverivorst' in Estonia, has deep roots in the country's culinary traditions, often made during the autumn slaughter season. It's a dish that symbolizes resourcefulness, using every part of the animal. Traditionally served with potatoes or sauerkraut, it has become a staple at festive gatherings. Today, variations exist across Europe, with each region adding its unique twist, making it a beloved dish worldwide.

EstonianEEmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3 large onions
pork belly
pork blood
salt
water

pork blood

🥗Healthier: beef blood

💰Cheaper: chicken blood

Beef blood is more accessible, while chicken blood is often less expensive.

pork fat

🥗Healthier: chicken fat

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Chicken fat is leaner, and vegetable oil is cost-effective.

barley

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa offers more protein, while rice is often cheaper.

pork meat

🥗Healthier: turkey meat

💰Cheaper: chicken meat

Turkey meat is leaner, and chicken is usually less expensive.

1

Chop 3 large onions into small pieces and place them in a large bowl.

2

Grind the pork belly using a meat grinder with a large hole plate.

3

Add the pork blood to the ground pork belly gradually while mixing to achieve a consistent texture.

4

Prepare the sausage casing by tying one end in a knot and filling it with the mixture, ensuring not to overstuff it.

5

Tie off the other end of the filled casing securely with a knot.

6

Fill a pot with water and add about 2 tablespoons of salt.

7

Use a needle to poke holes into the sausages to allow air to escape during cooking.

8

Place the sausages in the salted water and cook for about 1 hour, monitoring the water temperature to keep it below 180 degrees Fahrenheit.

9

After cooking, remove the sausages from the water and let them cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

mixingboilingfrying

Equipment Needed

large bowlmeat grinderpotneedle

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Black PuddingBlood Pudding

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