Lamb Prosciutto
I'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...
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thesophisticatedpig
- Apr 1, 2021
- 2 min
Sweetheart Ham
This 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...
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thesophisticatedpig
- Mar 29, 2021
- 2 min
Cajun Tasso
Tasso is a Cajun/New Orleans style smoked pork that is brined and heavily seasoned. It's a great flavoring for soups, gumbos and...
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thesophisticatedpig
- Feb 17, 2021
- 1 min
Pork Breakfast Sausage
I love a good breakfast sandwich. This breakfast sausage is my go-to when I crave a sausage, egg and cheese sandwich. Enjoy....
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thesophisticatedpig
- Feb 17, 2021
- 1 min
Pepperoni
I finally got around to making pepperoni. Somehow, since you see pepperoni everywhere in the stores, it delayed me from making it. ...
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thesophisticatedpig
- Feb 17, 2021
- 1 min
Spanish Salchichon
This recipe was one of my first attempts at fermented dried sausage. It is cold smoked and has fermentation culture. I love the result...
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thesophisticatedpig
- Feb 17, 2021
- 1 min
Salami Nola
This recipe was one of my first attempts at fermented dried sausage. It is cold smoked and has fermentation culture. The result was a...
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thesophisticatedpig
- Feb 13, 2021
- 3 min
Pork Pistachio Pate
I 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...
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thesophisticatedpig
- Jan 24, 2020
- 2 min
Cerdo 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...
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thesophisticatedpig
- Jan 17, 2020
- 3 min
Cajun 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...
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thesophisticatedpig
- Jan 13, 2020
- 2 min
Buffalo 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...
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thesophisticatedpig
- Jan 13, 2020
- 2 min
Chicken 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...
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thesophisticatedpig
- Sep 20, 2019
- 2 min
Mexican 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...
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thesophisticatedpig
- Sep 17, 2019
- 1 min
Awesome 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...
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thesophisticatedpig
- Sep 17, 2019
- 1 min
Fresh 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...
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thesophisticatedpig
- Aug 13, 2019
- 2 min
Spanish 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...
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thesophisticatedpig
- Aug 13, 2019
- 2 min
Dried Soppressata with Pistachios
I have been drawn to charcuterie in local deli that has pistachios in them. So it's time to try it for myself. I searched around for a...
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thesophisticatedpig
- Jun 19, 2019
- 3 min
Bacon - where it all began....
My path of Charcuterie creation began with a news article about how easy it is to make home made bacon. And so, as they say, I tried it...
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thesophisticatedpig
- Jun 7, 2019
- 1 min
Summer is time for Brats...
One of the fresh sausage recipes that I have been working on is Bratwurst. Chris makes a great recipe with red cabbage, beer and brats. ...
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thesophisticatedpig
- Jun 7, 2019
- 1 min
Fresh Lamb, Feta, and Tomato Sausage
I love lamb sausage. If you every go on my NYC food purveyor tour, you will find a lamb vendor that has a grill going that samples their...
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