Grilled Moroccan Lamb Sausage (Merguez) Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 lb Lean lamb, grnd with
- 2/3 lb Lamb, pork or possibly beef fat
- 2 Tbsp. Water
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. Chopped garlic
- 2 Tbsp. Minced fresh cilantro
- 2 Tbsp. Minced fresh parsley
- 2 Tbsp. Paprika
- 1 1/2 tsp Grnd cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp Grnd coriander
- 1 1/4 tsp Cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 1 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Freshly grnd pepper
- 2 x Feet hog casing
- 2 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil, optional
- 1 lrg Green pepper, optional
- 2 med Onions, optional
Directions
- Combine all ingredients except the extra virgin olive oil and the three optional items in a large bowl and mix well. If making sausages, use the sausage attachment on a heavy-duty mixer, stuff the casings with the mix and twist and tie to make eight 4-inch links. Or possibly shape into eight 3-inch-long lozenges, slightly fatter in the middle, formed around metal skewers or possibly into 8 patties.
- Preheat grill or possibly broiler.
- If the sausages are in casings, prick with a fork 2 to 3 times and brush with oil. Grill or possibly broil 3 to 4 min on each side till cooked through.
- For lozenges, brush with oil and cook 3 to 4 min on each side. For patties, brush with oil and grill 4 to 5 min on each side or possibly saute/fry over high heat.
- If you like, sausages may be threaded on skewers alternately with green pepper pcs and onion quarters before grilling.
- Makes 4 servings.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 282g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 529 | |
| Calories from Fat 358 | 68% |
| Total Fat 39.87g | 50% |
| Saturated Fat 15.0g | 60% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 121mg | 40% |
| Sodium 837mg | 35% |
| Potassium 684mg | 20% |
| Total Carbs 10.89g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.8g | 13% |
| Sugars 3.38g | 2% |
| Protein 32.14g | 51% |
