Kranjska Klobasa (Carniolan sausage)

The Carniolan sausage is a Slovenian sausage most similar to what is known as kielbasa or Polish sausage in North America. The noun klobasa refers to a small sausage generally served whole in Slovene. The adjective kranjska derives from the region of Carniola, which used to be a duchy of the Austrian Empire.

The storytellers of old Ljubljana consider it as an important part of the menu at ceremonial and important events. This protected Slovenian food is smoked and must contain at least 68% of pork, 12% of beef, and no more than 20% of bacon.