What is homemade blood sausage?
Blood sausage is a traditional Polish sausage made from groats and meat, popular for centuries in rural and noble cuisine. It is made by combining buckwheat or barley groats with meat and natural spices, giving it a distinctive taste and filling character.
It tastes great both hot – fried, grilled or baked, and cold – in sandwiches or as a component of appetizers.
How many calories does homemade blood sausage have?
In 100g of the product there is:
🔥 Calories: about 200-250 kcal
🥩 Protein: 10 g
💧 Fat: 15 g
🥖 Carbohydrates: 10 g
Thanks to the content of groats and meat, blood sausage is a nutritious, filling product that provides energy and nutritional value.
Product composition
- Groats (buckwheat or barley)
- Pork meat
- Natural spices: marjoram, pepper, garlic, salt
- Onion (optional, for enhanced flavor)
No artificial preservatives – only traditional recipe and natural spices!
Health properties of the product
✔ Rich in protein – supports body regeneration and muscle building.
✔ Groats as a source of fiber – improves digestion and satiates for a long time.
✔ Natural spices – support digestion and enhance deep flavor.
✔ Filling and nutritious meal – perfect for cooler days.
Intriguing fact about the product
🔹 Did you know that…? Blood sausage was one of the first sausages in culinary history, and its prototypes appeared in ancient times. In Poland, it became a popular dish in folk cuisine because it was cheap to produce and very filling!
🔹 Today, blood sausage is not only a product for tradition lovers but also a culinary hit – it appears in modern restaurants in gourmet form, served with caramelized onions or apples.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
🔹 1. How best to prepare blood sausage?
Blood sausage tastes great grilled, fried in a pan, or baked in the oven. It can be served with onions, apples, or mustard.
🔹 2. How to store blood sausage to keep it fresh?
It is best stored in the refrigerator, in a sealed package, to be consumed within 5-7 days.
🔹 3. Can blood sausage be frozen?
Yes! It can be frozen in foil packages or airtight containers, and after defrosting, prepared hot.
🔹 4. What additions go best with blood sausage?
It pairs well with caramelized onions, apples, mustard, horseradish, and pickled cucumbers.
Recipe for fried blood sausage with apple and onion 🥩🔥
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Frying time: 15 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy
Ingredients:
- 2 pieces of homemade blood sausage
- 1 large apple (preferably slightly sour, e.g., gray renet)
- 1 onion, sliced into feathers
- 1 teaspoon of butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh marjoram for garnish
Preparation method:
- Heat butter in a pan, then glaze the sliced onion.
- Add sliced apple and fry for a few minutes until soft and slightly caramelized.
- Gently prick the blood sausage with a toothpick (to prevent bursting) and add to the pan. Fry on low heat for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with fresh marjoram and serve hot.
🔥 Serving suggestion: Best served with country bread and pickled cucumber.
Product summary 🛒
Homemade blood sausage is a classic Polish sausage that delights with its traditional taste, simplicity, and filling form. Thanks to natural ingredients and carefully selected spices, it is an ideal product for frying, grilling, and baking.
👉 Order now and experience the true taste of Polish tradition! 🥩🔥