Kabanos

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Kabanosy on a plate.

Kabanos (plural: kabanosy) is a Polish sausage made from pork. They are most commonly dry to very dry in texture and smoky in flavor. Typically they are quite long - 30-60 cm (12-24 in) but very thin, with a diameter of just over 1 centimetre (0.39 in), giving them a very characteristic appearance.

The name comes from the Turkish term (later on also used in the Ukraine and some parts of Eastern Europe) "kaban", which means hog (male pig).

Kabanos is often seasoned only with pepper. Currently, kabanos (the type sold in many delis) is made of pork. Up until recently kabanos was made of different meats, including horse, beef, and lamb. Although you may find these kabanos variants in rural parts of Poland, the majority of kabanos remain a pork product. Kabanos, unlike other meats such as sausage, are typically eaten alone as an appetizer, and often served with cheese.

Versions made of turkey are a staple in kosher meat markets and delicatessens.