Mititei

Romanian hand formed sausages perfect for the BBQ!

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 36
• Yields: 36 sausages

Ingredients

• 2  lbs ground pork
• 2  lbs ground lamb
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 7  teaspoons  crushed garlic
• 2  teaspoons baking soda
• 2  teaspoons pepper
• 3  teaspoons dried thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon allspice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  coriander
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1⁄2 cup  stock
• 2  teaspoons lime juice
• 2  teaspoons olive oil

Directions

1. The day before you plan to cook, mix the ry ingredients and meats. in a spererate bowl combine the wet ingredients, then add just enough of the wet ingerdients, to achieve a "hamburger mix" consistency. retain unused wet ingredients.
2. Leave both mixtures covered in the fridge overnight.
3. 30 minutes before cooking bring both mixtures out of the fridge and add more wet ingredients to meat mixture if necessary.
4. Form breakfast sausage size rolls of the mixture 8 to 10 cm long ( 3 or 4 inches). Best effects come from grilling over a high charcoal heat.
5. Serve with flat bread or pita and some hearty mustard, diced onions and tomatoes to finish a sandwich or with standard BBQ sides and salads.