Classic Boerewors

Classic Boerewors

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

Ingredients:

  • Beef (lean): 2.8 kg / 6.2 lb
  • Pork shoulder: (with fat) 1 kg / 2.2 lb
  • Pork back fat: 0.8 – 1.2 kg / 1.76 – 2.65 lb
  • Coriander seeds, toasted & crushed: 80 g / 2 Tbsp
  • Black pepper: 20 g / 2 Tbsp
  • Ground nutmeg: 8 g / 1 Tbsp
  • Non-iodized salt: 120 g / 8 Tbsp
  • Brown sugar: 80 g / 4 Tbsp
  • Ice-cold water: 400 ml / 1.2/3 cups

Steps:

  1. Chill all meat, fat, and all spices; rest for 30 minutes in the fridge.
  2. Toast coriander seeds and crush roughly.
  3. Combine meat, fat, and spices, mixing well.
  4. Stuff into 22-28 mm casings.
  5. Rest overnight at 0-4°C / 32-39°F.
  6. Braai or grill until internal temperature reaches 71°C / 160°F.

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

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