Homemade Grilled Orange and Leek Loukaniko Greek Sausage Recipe :: The Meatwave

Name: Homemade Grilled Orange and Leek Loukaniko Greek Sausage Recipe :: The Meatwave
Ingredients: 3 pounds pork shoulder, cubed; 1 pound boneless leg of lamb, trimmed of silver skin and cubed; 1 pound pork fatback, cubed; 3 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon pink curing salt; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 whole leeks (about 3 1/2 pounds total), trimmed of dark leaves, washed thoroughly, and finely chopped; 3 tablespoons minced garlic (about 9 medium cloves); 2 tablespoons freshly grated orange zest from about 3 oranges; 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, toasted and finely ground; 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon dried oregano (preferably Greek); 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/3 cup red wine, chilled; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, chilled; Hog casings, soaked in warm water 30 minutes prior to use; 1 chunk of medium smoking wood, such as oak or pecan (optional)

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Greek loukaniko with orange and leeks is a brightly flavored sausage that's perfect for summer grilling.

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Ingredients

3 pounds pork shoulder, cubed
1 pound boneless leg of lamb, trimmed of silver skin and cubed
1 pound pork fatback, cubed
3 tablespoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon pink curing salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 whole leeks (about 3 1/2 pounds total), trimmed of dark leaves, washed thoroughly, and finely chopped
3 tablespoons minced garlic (about 9 medium cloves)
2 tablespoons freshly grated orange zest from about 3 oranges
1 tablespoon coriander seeds, toasted and finely ground
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano (preferably Greek)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/3 cup red wine, chilled
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, chilled
Hog casings, soaked in warm water 30 minutes prior to use
1 chunk of medium smoking wood, such as oak or pecan (optional)