Le Fond At Home: Jake Eberle's Lamb Merguez
In New Chefs Rising, Food Republic finds young cooks who are making moves, running their own kitchens in successful restaurants, in many cases before their 30th birthday. Enter: Jake Eberle of Le Fond in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
"I like to celebrate tradition and fundamental technique," says Eberle of his recipe for Moroccan merguez lamb sausage. "This is what that's all about." Pork fatback keeps the mix juicy and flavorful, and a complex spice blend and plenty of garlic confit make his preparation a meat-grinder must.
Check out Eberle in action below — this merguez terrine is a slice you won't soon forget — then try the sausage recipe at home.
Le Fond At Home: Jake Eberle's Lamb Merguez
Prep Time
1
hour
Cook Time
0
minutes
Servings
about
3
Total time: 1 hour
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 1/2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 1/3 pounds lamb shoulder
- 3/4 pound lamb belly
- 3/4 pound pork fatback
- 7-10 cloves garlic confit
- 1 batch merguez spice (see above)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
Directions
- Freeze the lamb shoulder, belly, and fatback for about 15 minutes, or until firm to the touch. Remove from freezer and season with spice blend and salt.
- Grind all the ingredients in a meat grinder, then knead the mixture using your hands until spices are thoroughly incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Store in a tightly sealed container for up to four days until ready to use, or freeze for up to three months.