ARMENIAN DRIED AND FERMENTED MEAT_ YERSHIG_ SUJUKH

beef

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: ground pepper

White pepper offers a milder flavor.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: regular paprika

Smoked paprika adds depth without extra cost.

nutmeg

🥗Healthier: allspice

💰Cheaper: cinnamon

Allspice provides a similar warm flavor.

Mix ground beef with crushed garlic in a large bowl.

Add sea salt, Aleppo seven spice mix, paprika, and cumin to the meat mixture.

Knead the mixture until well combined and sticky, about 5 minutes.

Shape the mixture into sausages, about 1-2 inches in diameter.

Wrap each sausage tightly in cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel.

Tie the ends securely with kitchen twine.

Hang the sausages in a cool, dry place for curing.

Check daily for moisture and air circulation.

Once dried, remove from cheesecloth and slice to serve.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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