The most famous cured meat product in Bulgaria is known as lukanka, a traditional, aromatic sausage made with a mixture of minced pork and veal. The sausage is usually heavily spiced with salt, black pepper, hot and sweet peppers, cumin, nutmeg, and coriander.
The choice and amount of added spices is highly variable and usually depends on the region. The casing for lukanka is usually made from cows' or pigs' intestines, and once completed, it is usually pressed on both sides to develop its traditional, flat shape.