Sujuk

Looking for a new sausage to throw on the grill. If you are tired of the same old sausage then find a link of Sujuk! This slightly spicy beef sausage is nothing like other links you’ve tried in the past.

Sujuk on cutting board

What is Sujuk?

Sujuk is a sausage that is usually made of beef or sometimes lamb. It’s often found in Turkish, Middle Eastern and parts of the Balkans. The flavor profile is typically a little spicy with seasonings including cumin, sumac, and garlic. The heat level varies depending on the amount of black pepper and chilies that has been mixed with the beef. The sausages are typical dried, but have a high fat content so they are great for grilling.

sujuk and olives

How to cook Sujuk?

• Sujuk is great on the grill. Because of the high fat content they do very well on the grill or even on a cast iron skillet. This sausage can be grilled whole, sliced, or cubed.
• First step is fire up your gas grill to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Take the meat out of the sausage casing and slice into smaller pieces.
• Place it on grill grates and grill over direct heat.
• Occasionally rotate to not let the links burn.
• Because it’s a ground beef the U.S. Department of Agriculture suggests bringing the internal temp up to 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Once you take the sausage off the grill let it sit for 5 minutes then slice into smaller pieces.

sujuk on the grill

Where to find Sujuk?

Sujuk can be found at Middle Eastern butcher shops. You might also be able to find it online and have it shipped to you directly.

What goes with Sujuk?

The sausage is often made with eggs. The spicy sausage also works well with potatoes or even sliced and made into a sandwich.

So give this spicy sausage a try.  It will officially be your new favorite sausage. Grill it up and throw it in eggs, make an appetizer with some olives, or make a fantastic sandwich. 

Grilled Sujuk