Romanian Grilled Meat Sausages
Juicy grilled sausages with a charred pepper on the side – a quick, smoky weeknight dinner that comes together in about 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 30g

Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 bell pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, mix 1 lb ground pork, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 2
Shape the mixture into 4 short, thick sausages, about 4 inches long and 1 inch wide.
- 3
Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the sausages for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through (no pink inside).
- 4
Place 1 whole bell pepper on the grill alongside the sausages. Cook for 8-10 minutes, turning often, until the skin is charred and blistered.
- 5
Serve the sausages hot with the grilled pepper. Add a squeeze of lemon or a dollop of mustard if you like.
Tools you’ll need
- Grill or grill pan
- Mixing bowl
- Tongs
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