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Droëwors

Cultural Context

Droëwors, originating from South Africa, is a traditional dried sausage that reflects the country’s rich culinary heritage. Often enjoyed as a snack or during gatherings, it showcases the use of simple ingredients and spices that enhance the natural flavors of the meat. Today, it has gained popularity beyond South Africa, with variations appearing in various forms around the world, appealing to those who enjoy cured meats.

South AfricanZAother
480 min
medium
10 servings
Servings4
2.2 kilograms beef (flap cut)
coriander seeds
salt
nutmeg
cloves
ground pepper
cayenne pepper
cold water
brandy
brown vinegar
Worcestershire sauce

beef

🥗Healthier: game meat

💰Cheaper: pork

Game meat offers a leaner option, while pork is often less expensive.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds flavor and is often perceived as healthier.

spices

🥗Healthier: herbs

💰Cheaper: mixed spice blend

Using herbs can reduce sodium intake, while spice blends are cost-effective.

1

Thank the channel Nakula for the invitation to make Droëwors.

2

Explain that Droëwors is a traditional South African snack made from ground beef and spices.

3

Introduce the ingredients needed for Droëwors, including Worcestershire sauce and coriander seeds.

4

Cut the beef into small cubes, ensuring they are smaller than the grinder's hole size.

5

Grind the beef once using a four millimeter grinding disc, ensuring the meat is cold to prevent fat from clogging the grinder.

6

Grind whole coriander seeds to a fine consistency (optional: roast them beforehand for enhanced flavor).

7

Add spices to the ground beef: coriander, salt, nutmeg, cloves, ground pepper, cayenne pepper, cold water, brandy, brown vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce.

8

Mix the ground beef and spices gently for 2-3 minutes without compacting the mixture.

9

Prepare the casings by washing them with water to remove excess salt.

10

Rest the ground beef mixture in the fridge for about 30 minutes to let the spices mingle.

11

Fill the sausage casings using a sausage filler, ensuring they are wet and free of air.

12

Cure the filled sausages in a home-built drying box for 2-3 days.

Cooking Techniques

mixingstuffingdrying

Equipment Needed

sausage fillergrinderhome-built drying box

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Dried SausageBiltong Sausage

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