Cevapcici (cevapi) Balkan Sausage Sandwiches

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 lbs ground lamb
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1/2 lb ground lamb
• 1 egg
• 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 pita bread or 4 bread or 4 rolls

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl, combine the ground lamb, ground beef, ground lamb and egg . add the garlic, salt, baking soda, black pepper, cayenne pepper and paprika. mix well using your hands.
• 2 form into finger length sausages about 3/4 inch thick. arrange in a plate.
• 3 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.
• 4 preheat the grill, medium-low heat. lightly oil the grilling surface.
• 5 grill cevapcici until cooked through, turning as needed. the grilling usually takes about 30 minutes.
• 6 serve in warmed or grilled pita bread, 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.