Makanek are small Lebanese sausages made with lamb, beef, or a combination of both. The sausages are seasoned and spiced with cumin, cinnamon, nutmeg, pine nuts, vinegar, and white wine. The combination of ground meat and spices is stuffed into sheep casings.

These Lebanese sausages are either fried or grilled before serving, and they're traditionally accompanied by pomegranate molasses.