Hungarian Smoked Sausage (Házi Füstölt Kolbász)

Hungarian Smoked Sausage (Házi Füstölt Kolbász) is a traditional Hungarian specialty known for its deep red color, rich pork flavor, garlic, and generous amount of Hungarian paprika. It can be enjoyed sliced on a charcuterie board, served with bread and pickles, or used to add wonderful flavor to soups, stews, and potatoes. 🇭🇺🌶️

Ingredients

• 5 lb (2.3 kg) pork shoulder, coarsely ground
• 1 lb (450 g) pork back fat, finely diced or ground
• 4–5 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika
• 1–2 tbsp hot Hungarian paprika, to taste
• 5–6 cloves garlic, finely crushed
• 2 tbsp salt, adjusted according to the curing-salt manufacturer’s instructions if using a curing blend
• 1 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp caraway seeds, optional
• ½ cup cold water
• Natural hog casings