Grilled Game Sausage Crepinettes with Wilted Greens

Name: Grilled Game Sausage Crepinettes with Wilted Greens and Balsamic Syrup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Magret of duck with fat; 1/2 pound pork butt; 1/4 pound Pancetta; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 pound caul fat (available at specialty butcher shops); 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 2 cups kale (bitter escarole), cut into 1/2-inch ribbons; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 2 bottles balsamic vinegar, reduced to 20 percent to syrup

Servings: persons

1 pound Magret of duck with fat
1/2 pound pork butt
1/4 pound Pancetta
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 pound caul fat (available at specialty butcher shops)
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 cups kale (bitter escarole), cut into 1/2-inch ribbons
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 bottles balsamic vinegar, reduced to 20 percent to syrup

1
Preheat the broiler or grill
2
Cut the duck, pork butt and Pancetta into 1/4-inch cubes.
3
Run the meat through a grinder.
4
The mixture should be quite rough.
5
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat with the cinnamon, cumin and salt.
6
Mix very well.
7
Divide the mixture into 8 equal oval patties, about 1/2-inch thick.
8
Wrap each patty in caul fat.
9
Place the patties under the broiler or on the grill and cook through, about 4 to 5 minutes per side.
10
Set aside.
11
In a large 12- to 14-inch saute pan, heat the olive oil until just smoking.
12
Add the garlic and saute until very light brown, about 2 minutes.
13
Toss in the kale and saute, stirring quickly, about 2 to 3 minutes, until just wilted but not too soft.
14
Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper.
15
Divide the mixture equally on 4 plates and serve.

305

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Magret of duck with fat, 1/2 pound pork butt, 1/4 pound Pancetta, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, and more.

Yes, Grilled Game Sausage Crepinettes with Wilted Greens and Balsamic Syrup falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Grilled Game Sausage Crepinettes with Wilted Greens and Balsamic Syrup

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