Armenian Sujuk Homemade Smoked Beef Sausage Recipe | CulinaryCreationss

Ingredients

• 2 lbs (approx. 900g) lean ground beef (80/20 or 85/15 recommended)
• 1/2 cup (120ml) ice water
• 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
• 1 tablespoon hot paprika (optional, for extra kick)
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon sumac
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground fenugreek (optional, but highly recommended for authentic flavor)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup (60g) fresh garlic, minced (about 6-8 cloves)
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon curing salt #1 (Prague Powder #1, optional, for safety and color if smoking for extended periods or storing)
• Natural hog casings (approximately 10-12 feet)