A creole pork sausage that has origins in the Spanish possession of Louisiana; its name is similar to chorizo. A recipe for making the sausage is reproduced here, courtesty of Chuck Taggart

Ingredients

4 pounds lean fresh pork, butt or shoulder
2 pounds fresh pork fat
2 cups onion, finely minced
1-1/2 tablespoons garlic, finely minced
1-1/2 teaspoons cayenne
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
8 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground red pepper
2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves, crushed
5 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
3 bay leaves, finely crushed
1/2 teaspoon allspice

Instructions

Cut the pork and fatback into small pieces. Mix together and grind coarsely. Add the seasonings and mix thoroughly until the stuffing is very smooth and well-blended.

Make into patties, and use within three days or freeze.

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