Karoo Coriander Boerewors

Karoo Coriander Boerewors

Yield: 10 kg / 22 lb
Casing: Sheep 22-24 mm, Pork 28-30 mm
Cooking Temp: 71°C / 160°F

Ingredients:

  • Pork shoulder: (with fat) 1 kg / 2.2 lb
  • Pork back fat (86/14): 1.8 kg / 4 lb
  • Coriander seeds, toasted & crushed: 100 g / 7 Tbsp
  • Coarse black pepper: 50 g / 5 Tbsp
  • Ground cloves: 50 g / 3 Tbsp
  • Brake tail pepper: 80 g / 4 Tbsp
  • Non-iodized salt: 120 g / 8 Tbsp
  • Coriander sugar: 80 g / 4 Tbsp
  • Brewed white vinegar: 400 ml / 13.5 fl oz
  • Ice-cold water: 1.2/3 cups

Method:

  1. Steps:
    • Chill all meat, fat, spices, and casings.
    • Toast coriander seeds and crush roughly.
    • Combine the meat, fat, and spices and rest for 30 minutes in the fridge.
    • Flush out casings for an even filling.
    • Mix in vinegar and cold water slowly until sticky bind forms.
    • Stuff into 22-28 mm casings and twist or form a spiral.
    • Rest overnight at 0-4°C / 32-39°F.
    • Braai or grill until internal temperature reaches 71°C / 160°F.

Pro Tip: Toasting coriander is the secret to that signature South African aroma.

related blogs

Blog

Who “invented” biltong?

We wish we could say we did, but the truth is preserved meat snacks have been enjoyed since ancient times. Biltong, more specifically, became a ...
Read More →
Blog

The ‘Science’ Behind The Sensation

Chances are wherever you find yourself in the world there will be some form of biltong – of course it could never match “the real ...
Read More →
Blog

Biltong Making FAQs

What spices do I need? Brown vinegar, salt, black pepper, brown sugar, and coriander are your staple spices. Some people add other more ‘exotic’ flavours ...
Read More →
Shopping Cart
Scroll to Top