Merguez versus chipolata
Merguez and chipolata look very similar, but there’s a difference. First of all, the seasoning of merguez is more North African, with spices such as cumin, paprika and garlic. A merguez sausage is usually made of lamb and beef. Chipolata, on the other hand, is made from pork or chicken mince. Chipolata is often eaten with mashed potatoes or pasta. Merguez is often used in stews or eaten with couscous.
Merguez on the BBQ
It seems like the easiest thing in the world, preparing merguez sausage. On the barbecue or in a pan, on a high temperature and a turn every now and then. Real barbecue specialists will contradict you. It’s indeed an art. You fry them differently on the BBQ than in a pan. In a pan, you let the sausage heat up slowly and turn it regularly, without poking holes. On the BBQ, on the other hand, you poke holes in your sausage. The heat is so intense that the sausage will burst otherwise. On the other hand, they are grilled so fast that they lose little of their flavor and moisture.
Preparation of merguez sausage on the BBQ
Cook the pearl couscous according to the instructions on the package. Drain, put in a bowl and let it cool down. Mix the cucumber, radishes, mint, dill, artichokes, oil of the artichokes, lemon zest and juice, honey and red onion. Season with salt and pepper. Also add the pearl couscous when it has cooled down.
Light your BBQ and set to a high temperature. For this recipe we choose a charcoal barbecue Loewy. A charcoal barbecue is known for being able to quickly reach very high temperatures.
Brush the merguez with oil and grill them on the barbecue until cooked through. Cut the merguez sausage into pieces and serve with the pearl couscous salad. Decorate with the dill and mint and serve with a bowl of Greek yogurt.
Extra tips
In a sandwich, on skewers, with a creamy mash or a heavenly couscous salad, you can create many delicious dishes with sausage in the leading role! Make it easy on yourself and buy the Barbecook sausage grill or the sausage tongs to serve the perfect sausages.
