Mici Sausages

To prepare a delicious meat paste, the first step is to choose quality meat, which can be pork, beef, or even a combination of both. The meat you choose should be fresh and well-cut to achieve a fine and uniform texture. After chopping the meat, add salt and baking soda; these ingredients are essential as they help improve the flavor and consistency. Knead the mixture well to ensure an even distribution of the spices. Once you are done, it is important to cover the mixture with plastic wrap and let it chill overnight so that the flavors develop and blend perfectly.

The next day, take the mixture out of the fridge and add crushed garlic, which will provide an intense and aromatic flavor, a tablespoon of sweet or hot paprika, according to your preference, thyme, and freshly ground pepper. These spices will transform the simple meat composition into a flavorful dish. Knead the mixture again carefully, ensuring that all ingredients are evenly incorporated. Once you have obtained a homogeneous paste, pass the mixture through a meat grinder using the smallest sieve to achieve a fine and pleasant texture. This step is essential to ensure a good binding of the composition.

After grinding the meat, gradually start adding 500 ml of water or bone broth, continuously mixing. This liquid will contribute to obtaining a juicier and more aromatic paste. Continue kneading until all the liquid is well incorporated and the composition becomes elastic. It is recommended to let the paste sit in the fridge for at least 2-3 hours, but if you have patience, you can let it rest until the evening, allowing the flavors to intensify.

This meat paste can be used in various recipes, from meatballs and burgers to fillings for pies or cabbage rolls. It is also very practical, as it can be frozen and kept for later use. Thus, you always have a delicious and versatile ingredient at hand, ready to be transformed into savory meals on the spot. Preparing this paste is not only a culinary experience but also an opportunity to enjoy the authentic flavors of fresh ingredients and impress your family and friends with your cooking skills.

 Ingredients: 1 kg pork shoulder (you can also use pork leg but then you need to add at least 500 g of fat) 1 head of garlic 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon thyme salt, I added 2 teaspoons (if you want it saltier, you can add more after kneading with water) 500 ml mineral water or bone broth

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