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Cotechino

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This American main features Small hog casings, Lean fresh ham, cubed, Pork skin with fat, cubed. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, a pleasant kick of heat. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 6
Calories: 1198.8
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This American main features Small hog casings, Lean fresh ham, cubed, Pork skin with fat, cubed. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, a pleasant kick of heat. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 5 Feet Small hog casings
  • 5 lbs Lean fresh ham, cubed
  • 1 lbs Pork skin with fat, cubed
  • 3 teaspoons Salt, or to taste
  • 4 teaspoons Coarse grind black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoons Cayenne
  • 1 teaspoons Finely ground cloves
Directions
  1. 1
    Grind the meat and skin coarsley. Mix with remaining ingredients and run through the fine disk. Prepare casings, stuff and twist off into 6-8" links. Separate links, and allow to dry, uncovered, in the refrigerator for two days, turnig so they dry evenly. Boil for 45 minutes to eat immediately or boil cool and pack in canning jars with hot melted fat pured over them and store in fridge up to a month. To use, scoop the sausages out of the jar and reheat them. If they are drained well after reheating, they are not nearly as high in fat as you think
  2. 2
    Grated Parmesan cheese

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1198.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 41.9g65%
Saturated Fat 15.4g77%
Cholesterol 377.4mg126%
Sodium 22341.0mg931%
Total Carbohydrate 13.3g5%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g13%
Sugars 6.7g
Protein 179.0g358%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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