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Grilled moroccan lamb sausage (merguez)

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Ingredients:
1 1/3 lbsLean lamb, ground with
2/3 lbsLamb, pork or beef fat
2 tbspWater
1 1/2 tbspMinced garlic
2 tbspChopped fresh cilantro
2 tbspChopped fresh parsley
2 tbspPaprika
1 1/2 tspGround cumin
1 1/2 tspGround coriander
1 1/4 tspCinnamon
3/4 tspCayenne pepper
1 1/4 tspSalt
1/2 tspFreshly ground pepper
2 Feet hog casing
2 tbspOlive oil, optional
1 largeGreen pepper, optional
2 medOnions, optional
Procedures:
1Combine all ingredients except the olive oil and the three optional items in a large bowl and mix well.
2If making sausages, use the sausage attachment on a heavy-duty mixer, stuff the casings with the mixture and twist and tie to make eight 4-inch links.
3Or shape into eight 3-inch-long lozenges, slightly fatter in the middle, formed around metal skewers or into 8 patties.
4Preheat grill or broiler.
5If the sausages are in casings, prick with a fork 2 to 3 times and brush with oil.
6Grill or broil 3 to 4 minutes on each side until cooked through.
7For lozenges, brush with oil and cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
8For patties, brush with oil and grill 4 to 5 minutes on each side or saute over high heat.
9If desired, sausages may be threaded on skewers alternately with green pepper pieces and onion quarters before grilling.
10Makes 4 servings.
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