Skilandis Explained

Skilandis should not be confused with Kindziulis.

Skilandis or Kindziukas is a Lithuanian matured sausage made of meat, fat, salt, pepper and garlic. The ground meat is traditionally pressed into a pig's stomach or bladder, but today may be contained in other skins. The sausage is dried and cold-smoked.^{[1] [2] [3]} Skilandis dates back to at least the 16th century - the word skilandis is referred to in documents from various locations across the Grand Duchy of Lithuania as early as in the 16th-18th centuries.^[4]

The term Lietuviškas skilandis has been protected as a Traditional Speciality Guaranteed.^[5] Originally, the term Skilandis was proposed, but following a national opposition procedure, the name was changed to Lietuviškas skilandis.^[6]

See also

• Haggis
• Chireta
• Saumagen
• List of sausages
• List of smoked foods

Notes and References

1. Book: The Lithuanians: an ethnic portrait . Juozas Kudirka. Lithuanian Folk Culture Centre . 1991 . 29 . 10 February 2012 .
2. http://www.wedlinydomowe.com/sausage-recipes/kindziuk Wedliny Domowe: Kindziuk
3. Web site: Art of Taste > Lithuania > Skilandis. Slow Food Foundation. 22 February 2017.
4. Web site: Lithuanian cuisine. www.2015expo.lt. 17 April 2018.
5. Web site: Commission Regulation (EU) No 29/2010 of 14 January 2010 . 14 January 2010. Official Journal of the European Union . 9 February 2012.
6. Web site: 27 April 2016. European Union. Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/657 of 27 April 2016 entering a name in the register of traditional specialities guaranteed (Lietuviškas skilandis (TSG)).