Traditional Bulgarian Kebapche: Grilled Savory-Spiced Minced-Meat Logs

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Combine the pork, beef, salt, cumin and black pepper in a chilled bowl.

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700g finely ground pork

300g finely ground beef

12g fine salt

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

80ml ice-cold sparkling water

Knead until the mince is sticky rather than merely mixed.

Rest it overnight; 30 minutes is insufficient for classic texture.

Use wet hands to form smooth, evenly thick logs.

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