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Jacques Pépin's Merguez With Pork And Grilled Tortilla Bread

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Experience the culinary magic of Jacques Pépin with this Mediterranean-inspired merguez recipe! This fusion dish combines succulent ground lamb with spicy Italian sausage, creating flavorful patties seasoned with aromatic cumin, paprika, and cayenne. Served alongside crispy grilled tortilla quarters and nestled on fresh Bibb lettuce leaves, these merguez patties offer a delightful blend of textures and tastes. Make ahead and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for future enjoyment! - Claude

Ingredients

3/4 pound trimmed boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 pound hot Italian sausage, casings removed

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

3/4 teaspoon paprika

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Kosher salt

Four 6-inch flour tortillas

Canola oil, for brushing

Herbes de Provence

16 Bibb lettuce leaves

Directions

Chill the meat grinder parts in the freezer.

Put the lamb in a medium bowl and freeze for 10 minutes.

Coarsely grind the lamb into the chilled bowl.

Add the sausage, garlic, cumin, paprika, cayenne and 1 teaspoon of salt to the lamb and mix well.

Form the meat into 16 balls and gently press into patties.

Light a grill or preheat a grill pan.

Grill the patties over moderately high heat for about 6 minutes, turning once, until well browned and just cooked through.

Transfer to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.

Brush the tortillas with oil and season with salt and herbes de Provence.

Grill for 20 seconds per side, until lightly browned and crisp.

Cut the tortillas into quarters.

Arrange the merguez on a platter lined with lettuce leaves and serve with the grilled tortillas.

Servings

Makes 16 merguez patties (serves 4)

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Per Serving (4 patties) - Calories: 445; Total Fat: 32g (Saturated Fat: 11g); Cholesterol: 98mg; Sodium: 890mg; Total Carbohydrates: 12g (Dietary Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 0g); Protein: 28g

*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only and may not be accurate. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Nutrition information is based on available nutrient data.

💬 Uncle Dave says...

The merguez can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 weeks.
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🧑‍🍳 The Cook: Jacques Pépin 🔑 Keywords: lamb, sausage, merguez, grill, tortilla, Mediterranean
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