How To Make Droewors

How To Make Droewors

Have you ever heard of droewors? It is a South African dried sausage that is a popular snack among many people. If you are a fan of jerky or other dried meats, you will love droewors. In this article, I will show you how to make droewors at home.

📝 Index
  1. Ingredients
  2. Instructions
    1. Step 1: Preparing the Meat
    2. Step 2: Mixing the Spices
    3. Step 3: Mixing the Meat and Spices
    4. Step 4: Stuffing the Sausages
    5. Step 5: Drying the Droewors
  3. Conclusion

Ingredients

To make droewors, you will need the following ingredients:

  • 2 lbs of beef or game meat
  • 1/4 cup of red wine vinegar
  • 3 tsp of salt
  • 2 tsp of coriander seeds
  • 2 tsp of whole black peppercorns
  • 1 tsp of sugar
  • 1 tsp of garlic powder
  • 1 tsp of onion powder
  • Natural hog or sheep casings

Instructions

Step 1: Preparing the Meat

First, you need to prepare the meat. You can use any type of beef or game meat you like. It is important to make sure it is very lean as any fat will spoil the droewors. You can ask your butcher to grind it for you or use a meat grinder at home.

If you prefer, you can also chop the meat by hand but it should be done as finely as possible.

Step 2: Mixing the Spices

Next, you need to mix the spices together. In a small bowl, combine the red wine vinegar, salt, coriander seeds, black peppercorns, sugar, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix everything together to create a paste.

Step 3: Mixing the Meat and Spices

Now, you can mix the meat with the spice paste. Make sure the meat is evenly coated with the spice mixture. You can use your hands to mix everything together or use a large mixing spoon.

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Step 4: Stuffing the Sausages

It's now time to prepare the casing. You can use natural hog or sheep casings. Rinse the casings thoroughly in cold water and then soak them in warm water for at least 30 minutes.

Once the casings are ready, it's time to stuff them. You can either use a sausage stuffer or a piping bag to fill the casings with the meat. Make sure the meat is evenly distributed in the casing.

Step 5: Drying the Droewors

After stuffing the casings, it's time to dry the droewors. You can either hang the droewors in a cool and dry place or place them on a drying rack.

The drying process can take anywhere from 2 to 5 days depending on the temperature and humidity of the environment. You will know the droewors are ready when they are firm and dry to the touch.

Conclusion

There you have it - a simple recipe for making droewors at home. It may seem like a time-consuming process but the end result is worth it. You can customize the flavor by adjusting the amount of spices you use or using different types of meat. Give it a try and impress your friends with your homemade droewors!

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