Prasky, sometimes spelled praski, is a type of coarse-ground

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related to a German

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, or Plockwurst (not to be confused with a Thuringer-style

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). It is also very closely related to several Hungarian sausages, Czech-style Prague sausage (called ''pražská'' ''klobása''), and numerous other eastern European "soft" salamis. Prasky is found throughout the US

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region and is credited as being unique to Chicago.Judy Hevrdejs. "From Prasky to Poutine: A window into other culture" ''Chicago Tribune'' Nov. 16, 2002. Prasky is typically sliced thinly and served on a sandwich using rye bread, Swiss cheese, pickles, and a spicy mustard.

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