Grilled Moroccan Lamb Sausage (Merguez)

This is one of my favorite dishes perfect for a barbecue











1 1/3 lb lean lamb,ground with
2/3 lb lamb,pork or beef fat
2 T water
1 1/2 T garlic,Minced
2 T fresh cilantro,Chopped
2 T fresh parsley,Chopped
2 T paprika
1 1/2 t cumin,Ground
1 1/2 t coriander,Ground
1 1/4 t cinnamon
3/4 t cayenne pepper
1 1/4 t salt
1/2 t pepper,Freshly Ground
2 feet hog casing
2 T olive oil,optional
1 lg green pepper,optional
2 md onions,optional
Combine all ingredients except the olive oil and the three optional
items in a large bowl and mix well. If making sausages, use the
sausage attachment on a heavy-duty mixer, stuff the casings with the
mixture and twist and tie to make eight 4-inch links. Or shape into
eight 3-inch-long lozenges, slightly fatter in the middle, formed
around metal skewers or into 8 patties.
Preheat grill or broiler.
If the sausages are in casings, prick with a fork 2 to 3 times and
brush with oil. Grill or broil 3 to 4 minutes on each side until
cooked through. For lozenges, brush with oil and cook 3 to 4 minutes
on each side. For patties, brush with oil and grill 4 to 5 minutes on
each side or saute over high heat.
If desired, sausages may be threaded on skewers alternately with
green pepper pieces and onion quarters before grilling. These are great for barbecue's especially if you cook on a charcoal brazier.The recipe makes 4
servings.