The Carniolan sausage (Kranjska klobasa) represents a Slovene culinary specialty that can be produced by no more than 15 Slovene producers that have obtained a certificate for its production. As a traditional food product it is protected by geographical indication in the country of origin and represents a symbol of cultural heritage that Slovenes are justifiably proud of.
Made using the finest pork and bacon with added sodium nitrite and seasoned solely with garlic and pepper, the Carniolan sausage is held together with a wooden skewer. The sausage is a reddish brown colour on the surface and bears a faint scent of smoke; in cross-section, the meat is pinkish red, while the bacon is a creamy white colour and not dissolved. The texture is taut, crunchy and juicy, with a full aroma that is characteristic of desalinated, specifically seasoned and smoked pork.
The name of this sausage is, without a doubt, one of Slovenia’s most widely and internationally recognisable names in gastronomy. Emigrating Slovenians took the sausage with them out into the world, making it famous worldwide. In the German-speaking world, the Carniolan sausage is known as “Krainer Wurst”, while the English-speaking world knows it as “kransky sausage”.
Which are the certified producers of the protected Carniolan sausage?
To find out more about the certified producers of the protected Carniolan sausage, visit section Proizvajalci.
All producers use a uniform logo and the national geographical designation for labelling the Carniolan sausage. Look for it at your sales outlet.
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