Mititei - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 cup water
1 lb ground chuck
2/3 lb coarsely ground pork
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, whole
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 cup beef stock

Preparation

Crush the garlic well in the water, using a fork.
Stir the meat, baking soda, seasonings, and garlic puree together.
Add Beef Stock and mix well.
For each sausage, take 1/3 cup of the meat mixture, and roll between the palms of your hands into a sausage shape about 4 inches long.
Place sausages side by side in a container and cover.
Refrigerate overnight so that the flavors can blend.
These are excellent on the grill.
They may also be broiled or baked in the oven.
Grill the sausages about 3 minutes per side until cooked through and browned.