Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
Skip the burgers and dogs -- homemade sausages are the ultimate treat this holiday weekend. Recipes for Italian Sausage, Lamb Sausage, Bratwurst and Country Sausage. Via NPR.
The May challenge for Charcutepalooza was grinding either Merguez or Chorizo. I chose to do both! The chorizo was fantastic as tacos, topped with 7 month aged cheddar, and an avocado-tomatillo salsa.
For May's Chracutepalooza sausage challenge I made merguez sausage. I came up with this North African Ravioli recipe. It's not a meal you can just throw together quickly, but it's flavor makes up for the time it takes.
The challenge was grinding meat and then making either Mexican chorizo or Merguez sausage. I just recently came into possession of some lovely locally-raised lamb, so there was no question about what I was going to make: Merguez.
