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🌭 Thin Tzoumagia Sausage, Irakleia, Serres
Tzoumagias Thin Sausage • Traditional Serres Specialty • Pork & Sheep Casing • Ready-to-Cook
The Thin Tzoumagia Sausage from Serres is one of Macedonia's most distinctive and nationally renowned sausages: an authentic specialty born in Irakleia, Serres, and named after the town's former name. “Thin,” delicately made and well-bound, it cooks quickly, browns evenly, and releases that familiar aroma of spices and herbs that makes every bite feel like both an old-fashioned taverna and a home-cooked meal.
Made from pork in sheep casing, with salt, herbs, and spices — a recipe that's simple at its heart, but delivers huge flavor when cooked properly.
📖 Product Description
• Traditional Tzoumagia Sausage (thin/slender) from Serres
• Made primarily with pork
• In sheep casing
• Made with spices, herbs, and salt for its distinctive aroma
• Suitable for grilling/BBQ, pan-frying, oven cooking, and stews (e.g. with beans/sauces)
• Packaged with quality and traceability certification
💎 Why choose it
🔥 Thin = ideal for grilling: browns quickly, stays juicy, and develops a lovely “crust”
🌿 Aromatic profile of herbs/spices – traditional Macedonian flavor
🍽️ Versatile: a meze to share or a flavor booster for casseroles
🇬🇷 Serres specialty with history and character
⚠️ Allergens
• Contains no declared allergens by nature of the product.
(If this recipe/label contains additives or spice blends, the allergens are listed there.)
🔥 Cooking Method
❗ This product is not ready to eat — it must be cooked thoroughly before serving.
Grill / BBQ (ideal)
1️⃣ Medium heat (not too high, so it cooks through properly).
2️⃣ Cook for 10–14 minutes, turning frequently.
3️⃣ Do not pierce it, so it retains its juices.
Pan
1️⃣ Cook over medium heat with a little olive oil (or none if it renders enough fat).
2️⃣ Cook for 10–12 minutes, turning regularly.
3️⃣ Optional: at the end, add 1–2 tbsp water and cover for 1 minute to release the aroma.
Oven
1️⃣ Preheat to 180°C.
2️⃣ Cook for 18–22 minutes, turning once.
✅ Ready when thoroughly cooked in the center and the juices run clear.
💡 Chef’s Tip
For Jumaya sausage done right:
• Cook over medium heat and let it rest for 2–3 minutes before slicing.
• Serve with lemon, roasted pepper and warm flatbread — and... bread to mop up the juices.
🍽️ Pairings & Serving
Sides:
• French fries or oven-roasted baby potatoes
• Cabbage and carrot salad or Greek salad
• Pickles (a perfect match for the sausage’s aromas)
Drink:
• Tsipouro or ouzo as an appetizer
• Lager or amber beer
• Light red wine for a more indulgent meal
🌏 Flavor Profile
✔ Traditional and aromatic, with depth from herbs & spices
✔ Thin — crispy on the outside, juicy inside
✔ Ideal for grilling and sharing platters
🏷️ Badges
🌭 Thin Sausage | 🇬🇷 Serres Specialty | 🐖 Pork | 🌿 Herbs & Spices | 🔥 Ready-to-Cook | 🍽️ BBQ Favorite
Thin Jumaya Sausage from Serres, a traditional specialty from Irakleia, Serres. Made from pork in natural sheep casing with herbs, spices and salt. Ideal for grilling, pan-frying or baking. Must be cooked thoroughly.
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