Best 5 Serbian Cevapcici Recipes

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If you're looking for a meal that's both flavorful and versatile, Serbian cevapcici is an excellent choice. These grilled minced meat rolls are a staple of Balkan cuisine, and for good reason. They're juicy, savory, and can be seasoned to your liking. Cevapcici can be served as an appetizer, main course, or even a snack. They're also a great option for parties or barbecues. In this article, we'll introduce you to the basics of cooking Serbian cevapcici, providing you with tips and tricks to help you create the perfect dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SERBIAN SAUSAGE CEVAPCICI



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This is a traditional Serbian recipe that is present at all of our special occasions!

Provided by Sweetphi

Categories     Appetizers/Sides

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound finely ground beef
1/2 pound finely ground pork
1/2 pound finely ground lamb
1 tsp black pepper
2 tsp salt
4 cloves garlic (chopped)
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 white onion (grated)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, thoroughly mix together all ingredients (with your hands). When well combined, put in the refrigerator (covered) for an hour, or up to overnight.
  • Shape mixture into small cylinders about 1 inch in diameter and 2-3 inches long.
  • Place formed sausages on a wax paper lined plate in layers (you could also freeze them at this step for making at a later time)
  • Grill over medium heat, about 8 minutes on each side or until well done.
  • Serve with finely chopped onions on a roll or pita

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 sausage, Calories 81 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Sodium 216 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g

SERBIAN CEVAPCICI



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A delicious little sausage-like meat. Great served as a sandwich.

Provided by AMERICANBRUNETTE

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Ground Pork Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ pounds ground pork
1 pound lean ground beef
½ pound ground lamb
1 egg white
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill for medium-low heat.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, ground beef, ground lamb and egg white. Add the garlic, salt, baking soda, black pepper, cayenne pepper and paprika. Mix well using your hands, and form into finger length sausages about 3/4 inch thick.
  • Lightly oil the grilling surface. Grill sausages until cooked through, turning as needed, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 690.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Cholesterol 222.8 mg, Fat 46.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 62.8 g, SaturatedFat 17.7 g, Sodium 1096.7 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

SERBIAN CEVAPI



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This recipe is for Serbian Cevapi or also known as Cevapcici. They are home made sausage links for lunch or dinner usually served over a bed of minced onions on a platter. They are also served in sandwiches with Pita or Home made Flatbread (Lepinja) with raw onions, tomato wedges and lettuce. Or a Serbian spread called Kajmak. This recipe makes about 45 links depending on how you cut them. I would suggest letting them sit in the fridge or cool place over night to let the flavor set in.. But at least 2 hours to cool in fridge.

Provided by Dobobrov

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 lb ground lamb
1/2 lb ground pork
1 teaspoon salt
1 beaten egg white
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup club soda
5 finely minced garlic cloves

Steps:

  • Combine all 3 meats with the dry ingredients and the garlic. Using your hands, mix until the dry ingredients and garlic is evenly spread into the mixture. As you are mixing, slowly add the club soda. Pour 2 ounces work into mixture and add another 2 and repeat.
  • Finally add the beaten egg white and mix one more time until it is worked into the mixture. Then the shaping and storage comes inches You can shape them by hand into links about 4 inches long and 3/4 of an inch thick and let them sit for an hour in the cooler. Or you can follow the method below the cooking instructions.
  • These links can be prepared on a grill cooked for about 4 to 5 mins each side or can be cooked in the oven at 350°F for 30 minutes (turned every 15 mins).
  • The best way to shape the links is to take a 1/2 deep cookie pan covered with Freezer or Wax paper on the bottom and over lapping the ends with 1 to 2 inches. Then evenly spread the mixture over the inside of the pan and cover with an additional sheet of wax paper.
  • Allow at least 1 hour in the fridge to cool off so the shape can hold.
  • If you have a large cutting board, remove the pan from the cooler. Flip the pan over the top of the cutting board so the mixture falls out. If not, use one of the ends of the paper on the bottom of the mixture to pull it out.
  • Next, take a large pizza cutter and cut downwards every 1" to 1 1/2". Then depending on the length you would like the links, you can cut across 2 or 3 ways. Cutting it across in the middle makes less links. Cutting 2 lines makes about 45 links.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.4, Fat 24.5, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 104, Sodium 495, Carbohydrate 1.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.1, Protein 28.6

SARAJEVO CEVAPI (SERBIAN SAUSAGES)



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This is a traditional recipe from Bascarsija, the old bazaar in Sarajevo. Cevapi (pronounced CHAE-vap or CHAE-vap-ee) are easy to make. These homemade sausages are found in most Balkans countries. Traditional cevapi (or cevapcici) from Sarajevo are made exclusively from either beef or lamb taken from 3 different part of the animals. Cevapi is considered a national dish of Bosnia and Herzegovina but is also common in Serbia, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Kosovo, and Slovenia.

Provided by Gorry

Categories     Homemade Sausage

Time P1DT40m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (4 pound) beef brisket
1 (4 pound) boneless beef chuck roast
2 pounds beef short ribs
⅓ cup iodized salt
4 teaspoons garlic powder
2 ½ teaspoons finely ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut the three different beef types into 1-inch pieces and place into a large bowl. Add salt, garlic powder, and pepper and mix until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.
  • Insert a medium-coarse grinder plate in your meat grinder. Pass meat mixture 2 times through the meat grinder.
  • Shape meat mixture into sausages the size and shape of a fat finger, roughly 3 inches long and 3/4 inch in diameter.
  • Preheat an outdoor charcoal grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Grill cevapi until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Cholesterol 97.2 mg, Fat 30.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 1617 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

CEVAPCICI (CEVAPI) BALKAN SAUSAGE SANDWICHES



Cevapcici (Cevapi) Balkan Sausage Sandwiches image

Balkan variation of the Arabic kebab found in most southeastern European countries, such as those of the former Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, and Romania. Optional toppings are chopped onions, tomatoes, sour cream, kajmak, ajvar, and cottage cheese.

Provided by Member 610488

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lbs ground pork
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 lb ground lamb
1 egg white
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 onion, finely chopped
4 white bread or 4 rolls

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, ground beef, ground lamb and egg white. Add the garlic, salt, baking soda, black pepper, cayenne pepper and paprika. Mix well using your hands.
  • Form into finger length sausages about 3/4 inch thick. Arrange in a plate.
  • Cover with plastic wrap or wax paper and refrigerate for one hour to one day, to let the flavors settle and the mixture become firm.
  • Preheat the grill, medium-low heat. Lightly oil the grilling surface.
  • Grill cevapcici until cooked through, turning as needed. The grilling usually takes about 30 minutes.
  • Serve in warmed or grilled pita bread, white bread or rolls on a bed of chopped onions, with your choice of toppings such as kajmak, sour cream, cottage cheese, fresh peppers, ajvar or tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1055.3, Fat 60.9, SaturatedFat 23.7, Cholesterol 275.1, Sodium 1465.9, Carbohydrate 38.3, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 2.1, Protein 82.8

Tips:

  • Choose the right meat: Traditionally, cevapcici is made with a combination of ground beef and lamb, but you can also use all beef or all lamb, or even a mixture of beef, lamb, and pork. Just make sure the meat is fresh and ground coarsely.
  • Use a meat grinder: If you don't have a meat grinder, you can finely chop the meat by hand, but it's much easier to use a meat grinder to get a consistent texture.
  • Season the meat well: Cevapcici is typically seasoned with a variety of spices, including paprika, garlic, onion, and cumin. You can also add other spices to taste, such as oregano, thyme, or rosemary.
  • Mix the meat thoroughly: Once the meat is seasoned, mix it thoroughly to distribute the spices evenly.
  • Chill the meat before cooking: Chilling the meat before cooking helps it hold its shape better on the grill.
  • Cook the cevapcici over medium heat: Cevapcici should be cooked over medium heat to prevent them from burning. Cook them for about 10 minutes, or until they are cooked through.
  • Serve the cevapcici with your favorite sides: Cevapcici can be served with a variety of sides, such as grilled onions, peppers, or tomatoes, or with a simple salad.

Conclusion:

Cevapcici is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout. With its flavorful blend of spices and its juicy, tender texture, cevapcici is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So fire up the grill and give this recipe a try!

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