Embotits

Ingredients

1 lb ground pork
1/2 lb ground beef
1/4 cup pork fat, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional)
1/4 cup red wine
Pork casings (if making sausages)
Olive oil (if making patties)

Instructions

Prepare the Meat Mixture

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, ground beef, and finely chopped pork fat. Add the minced garlic, salt, ground black pepper, smoked paprika, ground coriander, ground nutmeg, ground cumin, ground cayenne pepper (if using), and red wine. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.

Chill the Mixture

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the meat mixture for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results. This allows the flavors to meld together.

Form the Embotits

If using casings, soak them in warm water for about 30 minutes. Rinse thoroughly and drain.

Stuff the meat mixture into the casings using a sausage stuffer or a piping bag. Twist the sausages into 4-6 inch links.

If not using casings, you can shape the meat mixture into small, thick logs or patties.

Cook the Embotits

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Grill or fry the embotits sausages for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through and browned all over. If grilling, you can also cook them over indirect heat to prevent burning.