Memorial Day is the ideal time to break out the grill and hold a cookout with your loved ones. While hamburgers and ribs are classic grilling choices, why not surprise your family and friends with something new this year? Give the following specialty meats a try at your Memorial Day cookout.

Specialty Sausages to Grill on Memorial Day Weekend

1. Polish Kielbasa

Kielbasa is a traditional feature of Polish cuisine that’s popular around the world — and for good reason. Tasty and highly versatile, you can eat this grilled sausage by itself, in a bun, mixed with veggies, or on a bed of sauerkraut. The smoky taste of this grilled specialty meat is a delicious way to welcome the summer.

2. Garlic Kielbasa

A touch of garlic can enhance just about any meat, and kielbasa is no exception. The distinctive flavors of garlic pair well with the mildly spiced smokiness of kielbasa. Offer garlic kielbasa alongside other varieties of the sausage, and your friends and family will appreciate having a selection of delicious specialty meats to choose from.

3. Ukrainian Kielbasa

Like Polish kielbasa, the Ukrainian variety is typically made with seasoned ground or minced pork and smoked to perfection. Grilling is one of the most effective ways to bring out this sausage’s unique qualities and flavors. The casing of Ukrainian kielbasa crisps up on the outside when grilled, giving it a pleasantly light outer crunch.

4. Double-Smoked Kielbasa

Jerky enthusiasts at your cookout will love double-smoked kielbasa. As the name suggests, this specialty meat is smoked twice before making it to your delicatessen. They’re great to eat served cold, but they’re even more delicious when grilled. Double-smoked kielbasa has the same smoky flavor of Polish kielbasa with an enticing crispy texture.

5. Veal Hot Dogs

An alternative to pork hot dogs, veal franks have their own unique, flavorful qualities. Tender, juicy, and delicately flavored, they’re perfectly suited to your grill. Just as with traditional hot dogs, you can put them in a bun and pile on your favorite condiments for a customized cookout experience.

Don’t forget the Polish dill pickles and the German mustard! 

Pick up all the mouthwatering meats you need for your Memorial Day cookout at JJ International Delicatessen. For fans of specialty meats across Orange County, NY, this locally owned and operated world market carries a one-of-a-kind selection of European groceries. Call (845) 858-1142 to inquire about their hot daily lunches. Browse their authentic European offerings online.