süsinikuringest
Süsinikuringest, also known as "süsinikuringestus" in Estonian, is a traditional Estonian method of preserving meat, particularly pork, by smoking it over a bed of burning birchwood. This process is deeply rooted in Estonian culture and has been practiced for centuries. The term "süsinikuringest" translates to "charcoal-smoked" in English, reflecting the use of birchwood charcoal as the primary fuel source.
The process involves placing the meat, typically pork, on a rack or frame over a pit filled
Süsinikuringest is often used for making sausages, such as the popular Estonian "verivorst" (blood sausage), which
The practice of süsinikuringest is not only a culinary tradition but also a cultural one, reflecting the