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Traditional Romanian Grilled Mititei (Juicy Beef and Pork Garlic Sausages with Mustard)
The supreme icon of Romanian open-fire grilling: springy, exceptionally juicy skinless minced meat rolls made with beef, pork, bone broth, crushed garlic, wild thyme, and baking soda, served sizzling with yellow mustard.
Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min
Ingredients
4servings
- Minced beef chuck400 g
- Fatty minced pork collar400 g
- Garlic cloves, crushed to a paste6 clove
- Chilled rich beef bone broth150 ml
- Baking soda1 tsp
- Dried thyme1 tsp
- Ground allspice0.5 tsp
- Non-iodized salt1 tsp
- Ground black pepper0.5 tsp
Preparation Steps
1
In a large bowl, combine minced beef and pork. Add garlic paste, thyme, allspice, baking soda dissolved in 1 tbsp water, salt, and pepper.
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2
Gradually add cold bone broth while kneading vigorously for 15 minutes until meat forms an airy, sticky emulsion. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4-6 hours.
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3
With oiled hands, shape the paste into plump cylindrical sausages about 10 cm long and 3 cm thick.
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4
Heat charcoal grill to medium heat and grease grate. Grill mititei for 10-12 minutes, turning frequently on all sides until evenly browned outside and juicy inside. Serve immediately with yellow mustard and crusty bread.
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Provenance & Public Domain Audit
Source: Patrimoniul Culinar Tradițional Românesc / USDA Public Domain Collection (United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) & Romanian Gastronomic Heritage)
Legal status: Public Domain (17 U.S.C. § 105) • 17 U.S.C. § 105
License: Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal
