Kiełbasa krakowska sucha staropolska is a is a long-lasting, smoked, cooked and dried sausage made with coarsely ground lean pork and spices. Enclosed in a natural casing, it has a dark brown outer color with a shiny, slightly wrinkled and dry surface, while the ends are tied or stapled together. This sausage has a strong flavor of cured, smoked meat, with distinctive peppery overtones and a delicate aftertaste of nutmeg and garlic, which serves not only as a flavor enhancer, but also extends the shelf life of the product.