thesophisticatedpigApr 1, 20212 minLamb ProsciuttoI've been wanting to make a pork prosciutto for a while now, but it's just too big for me and Chris to eat on our own. When I saw a...
thesophisticatedpigApr 1, 20212 minSweetheart HamThis is a great way to make a cured smoked ham that is not too large. You start by carving out a 3-4 lb. piece of pork shoulder from a...
thesophisticatedpigMar 29, 20212 minCajun TassoTasso is a Cajun/New Orleans style smoked pork that is brined and heavily seasoned. It's a great flavoring for soups, gumbos and...
thesophisticatedpigFeb 17, 20211 minPork Breakfast SausageI love a good breakfast sandwich. This breakfast sausage is my go-to when I crave a sausage, egg and cheese sandwich. Enjoy....
thesophisticatedpigFeb 17, 20211 minPepperoniI finally got around to making pepperoni. Somehow, since you see pepperoni everywhere in the stores, it delayed me from making it. ...
thesophisticatedpigFeb 17, 20211 minSpanish SalchichonThis recipe was one of my first attempts at fermented dried sausage. It is cold smoked and has fermentation culture. I love the result...
thesophisticatedpigFeb 17, 20211 minSalami NolaThis recipe was one of my first attempts at fermented dried sausage. It is cold smoked and has fermentation culture. The result was a...
thesophisticatedpigFeb 13, 20213 minPork Pistachio PateI have never been a fan of liver. Therefore, I haven't attempted pate until now. Let me just say, this recipe appeals to lovers of...
thesophisticatedpigMar 20, 20203 minAmazing Culinary Vacation in SpainI've been meaning to write a posting describing Chris and my vacation back in late September, but have been at a loss for how to...
thesophisticatedpigJan 24, 20202 minBack to the Source!Fall 2019 and spring 2020 has and will be spent exploring Spain. In Spain you cannot go into any grocery store (no matter how small)...
thesophisticatedpigJan 24, 20202 minCerdo Embuchado During our recent travels to Spain, Chris and I stayed for a week in the tiny town of Pozos. We had an incredible culinary week cooking...
thesophisticatedpigJan 17, 20203 minCajun Smoked Coppa In the past, I have blogged about curing Coppa. This recipe kicks it up a notch. Chris and I were in NYC at Murray's Cheese when I saw...
thesophisticatedpigJan 13, 20202 minBuffalo Chicken Sausage Meatballs Just in time for the Super Bowl football game in the United States. Sometimes you just need some comfort food. Buffalo wings is one of...
thesophisticatedpigJan 13, 20202 minChicken Sausage with Broccoli Rabe, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Mozzarella This recipe is one of my all time favorites. It got great flavor, very juicy on the grill, and full of creamy melted mozzarella...
thesophisticatedpigSep 20, 20192 minMexican Style Eggplant Parm People have been asking what we do with all the sausage and charcuterie we make, so I've expanded the recipe section of The Sophisticated...
thesophisticatedpigSep 17, 20191 minAwesome Jersey BLTs People have been asking what we do with all the sausage and charcuterie we make, so I've expanded the recipe section of The Sophisticated...
thesophisticatedpigSep 17, 20191 minFresh Mexican Chorizo I've promised a while back to post this recipe and now is the time. Fresh Chorizo is one of our goto sausage when using sausage in...
thesophisticatedpigSep 12, 20197 minAround the world with a Brooklyn Food Tour!Chris has been asking me for a while to create a food tour of in Brooklyn NYC and it finally came together when I was reading a new...
thesophisticatedpigAug 13, 20191 minTime for more Dried Sausages!We finished the last of our dried sausage during our 4th of July pool party. The charcuterie plate was devoured by our friends. (Not to...
thesophisticatedpigAug 13, 20192 minSpanish Dried Chorizo Chris and I love spicy Chorizo, both fresh and dried. This is my first attempt at dried Spanish Chorizo. Once its finished I will see...