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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
3.5kg Beef (brisket, chuck)
1.5kg Lamb tail fat
300ml Worcestershire sauce
125ml Brown vinegar
22/24 Natural sheep casings (soaked overnight and rinsed)
125g fine sea salt
25g Black peppercorns
18g Coriander seeds
8g fine Nutmeg
5g fine cloves
6g Allspice
7g Fine Coriander

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

Mix freshly minced beef and lamb fat with Worcestershire sauce and brown vinegar.

2

Combine the spices (salt, black peppercorns, coriander seeds, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, and fine coriander) with the meat mixture until well combined.

3

Stuff the mixture into soaked natural sheep casings, ensuring no air pockets remain.

4

Tie off the ends of the sausages securely.

5

Hang the sausages in a cool, dry place for a few days to dry.

Cooking Techniques

mixingstuffingdrying

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlsausage stufferhanging rack

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Also Known As

Dried SausageBiltong Sausage

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