Monday, March 28, 2011

Lukanka (Bulgarian Cyrillic: Луканка) is a Bulgarian spicy salami unique to Bulgarian cuisine. It is similar to sujuk, but often stronger flavored. Lukanka is semi-dried, has a flattened cylindrical shape, and brownish-red interior in a skin that is normally covered with a white fungus (wiped away in photo at right). The mix of small pieces of meat and fat give the interior a grainy structure.
Traditionally, lukanka salami is made of pork, beef, and spices (black pepper, cumin, salt, minced together and stuffed into a length of dried cow's intestine as Casing. After the stuffing process, the cylindrical salami is hung to dry for about 40 to 50 days in a well-ventilated location. In the process of drying, the salami is pressed to acquire its typical flat form. Lukanka is usually finely sliced and served cold as an appetizer or starter.

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