Paraszt Kolbász 400g - Smoked Chorizo
Paraszt Kolbász 400g - Smoked Chorizo is available to order now and will be dispatched as soon as stock arrives.
Paraszt kolbász is a Hungarian farmhouse-style smoked pork chorizo, generously seasoned with sweet paprika for a rich, savoury flavour and smoky aroma.
What Is Paraszt Kolbász?
Paraszt kolbász, meaning “farmer’s sausage”, is a rustic style of Hungarian charcuterie traditionally associated with countryside home smoking and preserving. It is made from coarsely ground pork meat and pork bacon, seasoned with plenty of Hungarian paprika and selected spices.
This versatile chorizo is made in the classic style: richly textured, supple and juicy, with an approachable paprika character. It is filled into an edible casing and cold-smoked over hardwood, giving it a full, meaty flavour and a deep, inviting aroma.
Compared with the firmer, more intensely cured Gyulai kolbász, Paraszt kolbász has a softer texture and a more relaxed, everyday farmhouse character. It is equally good sliced cold or cooked into a comforting meal.
How to Use Paraszt Kolbász
Paraszt kolbász is ready to eat and versatile enough for breakfasts, sandwiches and slow-cooked Hungarian dishes.
- Serve with fresh bread, tomatoes, peppers and mustard as part of a generous Hungarian breakfast platter.
- Add slices to sandwiches, toasties, scrambled eggs or omelettes for an easy savoury lunch.
- Serve slices with Hungarian cabbage in tomato sauce for a simple, warming meal.
- Enjoy with dark rye bread, mustard and tangy pickles for a satisfying Hungarian-style snack.
Serving Tip
Take the sausage from the fridge 15–20 minutes before serving so its paprika aroma can develop fully. The casing is edible and can be left on for the best traditional bite.
Where Does It Come From?
Our Paraszt kolbász is made in Hungary by Privát Hús, a specialist producer of traditional smoked meats and sausages. The product follows the well-loved Hungarian farmhouse sausage style, where coarsely ground pork, bacon, paprika and patient smoking create a robust but welcoming everyday charcuterie.
Ingredients & Nutritional Information
Ingredients: Pork meat, salt, paprika powder, pork bacon, spices, flavouring, sugar, colouring (paprika extract), antioxidant (sodium ascorbate), spice extracts, preservative (0.05% sodium nitrite), edible casing.
Meat content: 100g of finished product is made using 130g pork.
Country of Origin: Hungary.
| Average nutrition per 100g | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 1929kJ / 466kcal |
| Fat | 42g |
| of which saturates | 17g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.2g |
| of which sugars | 0.6g |
| Protein | 21g |
| Salt | 3.5g |
Storage: Keep refrigerated. Once opened, wrap well or store in an airtight container and consume within the period stated on the pack.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Paraszt kolbász need cooking?
No. It is cold-smoked and ready to eat. It is also excellent cooked into potato dishes, soups, stews, pasta sauces and egg dishes.
Is Paraszt kolbász spicy?
This is a sweet-paprika sausage with a warm, savoury flavour rather than intense chilli heat.
Should I remove the casing?
No. The casing is edible and can be left on. If you prefer a more delicate texture in thin cold slices, you may remove it after slicing.
What is the difference between Paraszt kolbász and Gyulai kolbász?
Both are traditional Hungarian smoked pork sausages with paprika. Paraszt kolbász is generally softer, juicier and more rustic in style, while Gyulai kolbász is firmer, more intensely cured and associated with the protected sausage-making tradition of Gyula.