Name: Orange and Leek Loukaniko (Greek Sausage) Recipe
Total time: 4320 min
Yield: 20
Ingredients: 3 pounds pork shoulder, cubed; 1 pound boneless leg of lamb, trimmed of silver skin and cubed; 1 pound pork fatback, cubed; 3 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon pink curing salt (see note); 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 whole leeks (about 3 1/2 pounds total), trimmed of dark leaves, washed thoroughly, and finely chopped; 3 tablespoons minced garlic (about 9 medium cloves); 2 tablespoons freshly grated orange zest from about 3 oranges; 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, toasted and finely ground; 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon dried oregano (preferably Greek); 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/3 cup red wine, chilled; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, chilled; Hog casings, soaked in warm water 30 minutes prior to use; 1 chunk of medium smoking wood, such as oak or pecan (optional)

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72h

This Orange and Leek Loukaniko recipe combines pork, lamb, orange zest, and a blend of Greek spices to create a flavorful Greek sausage. Perfect for grilling or pan-frying, this sausage is a delicious addition to any Mediterranean-inspired meal.

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Servings: 20

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3 pounds pork shoulder, cubed

1 pound boneless leg of lamb, trimmed of silver skin and cubed

1 pound pork fatback, cubed

3 tablespoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon pink curing salt (see note)

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

4 whole leeks (about 3 1/2 pounds total), trimmed of dark leaves, washed thoroughly, and finely chopped

3 tablespoons minced garlic (about 9 medium cloves)

2 tablespoons freshly grated orange zest from about 3 oranges

1 tablespoon coriander seeds, toasted and finely ground

1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon dried oregano (preferably Greek)

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1/3 cup red wine, chilled

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, chilled

Hog casings, soaked in warm water 30 minutes prior to use

1 chunk of medium smoking wood, such as oak or pecan (optional)

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

675kcal

33%
Fat

62g

3%
Saturated Fat

22g

1%
Carbohydrates

7g

0%
Fiber

2g

0%
Sugar

1g

0%
Protein

15g

0%
Cholesterol

112mg

5%
Sodium

525mg

26%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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