Loukanika Ingredients 500 kg Pork minced meat 250 kg Fresh pork rind boiled for 2 hours, drained, and ground 250 kg Pork fatback, ground 1 t Salt 1 Orange, grated rind only 1 ts Crushed dried marjoram OR thyme 1/3 cup Dry red wine 1 ts Ground allspice and coriander Freshly […]
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