North African Lamb Sausages Merguez Recipe

Spice up your life with these authentic North African Lamb Merguez Sausages! This vibrant recipe, inspired by the flavors of Morocco and Algeria, delivers a mouthwatering explosion of aromatic spices and tender lamb. Perfect for grilling, pan-frying, or adding to tagines, these flavorful sausages are sure to become a family favorite. Get ready for a culinary adventure!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 1359 kcal
Protein 155g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
North African Lamb Sausages Merguez

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for North African Lamb Sausages Merguez

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How to Make North African Lamb Sausages Merguez

  1. In a large bowl, gently combine 1 lb ground lamb, 1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tsp black pepper, 2 tbsp paprika, 1 tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste), 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 cup pomegranate juice, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tbsp grated ginger, and 1 tsp dried thyme.
  2. Thoroughly mix all ingredients until evenly distributed throughout the lamb.
  3. If using lamb casings, carefully stuff the lamb mixture into the casings, leaving some space at the end to tie off. Alternatively, form the mixture into sausage shapes without casings.
  4. Preheat your grill, skillet, or oven to medium-high heat.
  5. Grill sausages for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Alternatively, pan-fry in a little olive oil for 8-10 minutes or bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy the delicious flavors of North Africa!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

108 g

Sugar

25g

Fat

233g

Carbs

5g