Sheftalia (Cypriot Lamb and Pork Sausage) Recipe

Name: Sheftalia (Cypriot Lamb and Pork Sausage) Recipe
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless lamb shoulder or leg of lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes (or 1 1/4 pounds ground lamb, at least 30% fat; see note); 1 pound boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes (or 1 1/4 pounds ground pork, at least 30% fat; see note); 1/2 pound pork fatback, cut into 1-inch cubes (if grinding at home; see note); 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 cup finely chopped red onion; 1/3 cup packed finely chopped fresh parsley; 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 pound caul fat (see note); Greek pocketless pita, warmed, for serving; 1 lemon, cut in half, for serving

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1h 30m

This Sheftalia recipe creates delicious Cypriot lamb and pork sausages, with a mixture of boneless lamb and pork shoulder, pork fatback, red onion, parsley, salt, and pepper encased in caul fat. Serve with pita and lemon for a taste of Cyprus at home.

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Ingredients

(Servings: 8)

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1 pound boneless lamb shoulder or leg of lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes (or 1 1/4 pounds ground lamb, at least 30% fat; see note)

1 pound boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes (or 1 1/4 pounds ground pork, at least 30% fat; see note)

1/2 pound pork fatback, cut into 1-inch cubes (if grinding at home; see note)

1 tablespoon kosher salt

1 cup finely chopped red onion

1/3 cup packed finely chopped fresh parsley

2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

1/2 pound caul fat (see note)

Greek pocketless pita, warmed, for serving

1 lemon, cut in half, for serving

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Calories

593kcal

29%
Fat

52g

2%
Saturated Fat

18g

0%
Carbohydrates

5g

0%
Fiber

1g

0%
Sugar

1g

0%
Protein

26g

1%
Cholesterol

97mg

4%
Sodium

362mg

18%

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

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Sheftalia (Cypriot Lamb and Pork Sausage) Recipe

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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