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Rusinamakkara | Traditional Cooked Sausage From Turku, Finland | TasteAtlas

Rusinamakkara

(Raisin sausage)

Rusinamakkara is an unusual Finnish sausage originating from Turku. It is made with barley flakes, pork and pork offal, onions, molasses, allspice, white pepper, salt, and raisins. Although this sausage is often marketed as one of Finnish Christmas delicacies, it can be bought throughout the year in Turku's market hall.


When sold, rusinamakkara is typically heated, rolled in paper, and accompanied by a dollop of lingonberry jam.