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Cevapi Sausages

Name: Cevapi Sausages
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Croatian
Ingredients: 500g Minced Beef; 250g Minced Pork; 1 Onion; 4 cloves Garlic; 3 tblsp chopped Parsley; 1 tbs Paprika; 3/4 teaspoon Baking Powder; 2 tbs Breadcrumbs; 3 tbs Water; 1 Vegetable Stock Cube; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Pepper

Cevapi Sausages is a classic Croatian dish that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Minced Beef, Minced Pork, Onion, Garlic, Parsley, Paprika, Baking Powder, Breadcrumbs, Vegetable Stock Cube and Pepper, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic Croatian cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Croatian Bean Stew.

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Ingredients

Minced Beef500g
Minced Pork250g
Onion1
Garlic4 cloves
Parsley3 tblsp chopped
Paprika1 tbs
Baking Powder3/4 teaspoon
Breadcrumbs2 tbs
Water3 tbs
Vegetable Stock Cube1
Salt1 tsp
Pepper1 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

15 steps

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Step 1

Place the ground meat in a bowl.

Step 2🔪 Prep

Chop the onion very finely and grate the garlic cloves.

Step 3

Add to the bowl.

Step 4

Add the chopped parsley, all sorts of paprika, baking soda, dried breadcrumbs, water, Vegeta, salt, and pepper.

Step 5🥄 Mix

Mix well with the hand mixer fitted with the dough hooks.

Step 6⏱️ 2 hours

Cover the bowl with cling film/ plastic foil and leave to rest for 1 or 2 hours in the refrigerator.

Step 7

Take portions of the meat mixture, about 50-55 g/ 1.7-1.9 oz/ ¼ cup portions, and form the cevapi.

Step 8

The rolls should be about as thick as your thumb and about 7-10 cm/ 3-4 inches long.

Step 9

I had 18 sausages.

Step 10

The recipe can be easily doubled.

Step 11⏱️ 12-14 minutes

Grill the cevapcici on the hot grill pan or on the barbecue for about 12-14 minutes, turning them several times in between, or until brown and cooked through.

Step 12

I checked by cutting one in the middle and then grilling the following batches for the same period of time.

Step 13✨ Serve

Serve hot as suggested above.

Step 14⏱️ 10 minutes

The cevapcici can be reheated in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius/ 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes or until heated through.

Step 15

Check one, if it is not hot enough, give the sausages a few more minutes.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Cevapi Sausages carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

If using instant dry yeast instead of active dry yeast, you can mix it directly into the dry ingredients without proofing first, reducing wait time by 15 minutes.

Chef Technique Tips

Always ensure liquids used to activate the yeast are comfortably lukewarm (around 38°C–42°C / 100°F–108°F); liquid that is too hot will kill the yeast, while cold liquid delays proofing. Keep the dough in a warm, draft-free spot to rise.

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