Description
Cudighi is a zesty, pork-forward sausage that originated in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. This homemade version starts with coarsely ground pork butt that’s simmered in spices.
Ingredients
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- 1 (6lb) pork butt
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 to 1 cup of dry red wine
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 clove
Instructions
- Have the pork butt course-ground and do not have the fat trimmed (you will want about 25% fat) or put it through a meat grinder twice at home.
- Mix together salt, pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
- Place the ground pork into a large bowl and work the spice mixture into the pork with your hands.
- In a small saucepan combine wine, cinnamon stick, garlic, and clove. Bring to a boil and boil the mixture for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the mixture cool completely.
- Strain the mixture reserving the liquid and work the liquid into the meat. Let the meat season in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
- At this point, the meat can be made into links, patties or left in bulk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 952
- Sugar: 2.3 g
- Sodium: 2665.5 mg
- Fat: 90.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Protein: 28.8 g
- Cholesterol: 149.7 mg