Soujookh (Sue-Juke)-Armenian Spiced Dried Sausage

Name: Soujookh (Sue-Juke)-Armenian Spiced Dried Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 lbs lean ground chuck (or undercut); 1/3 cup salt; 1 (1 1/2 ounce) can curry powder; 1 (1 1/2 ounce) can cloves; 1 (1 1/2 ounce) can kimion; 1/3 cup black pepper; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1/4 cup allspice; 1/4 can paprika; 2 cloves garlic, crushed

Servings: persons

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["Mix all spices and sprinkle over meat.", "Knead until well blended.", "Refrigerate overnight.", "Mix again and add more spices according to taste.", "Again refrigerate overnight.", "Prepare two cloth bags 10x14 inches.", "Divide meat in half and fill bags.", "Take two sticks (about 12"" long), one for each bag, and place at open end of bag.", "Wrap cloth around stick firmly and sew in place, leaving ends exposed.", "With a rolling pin spread the meat inside bag to all corners to fill air space lake some string loops on extended ends of stick and hang out to dry in cold, dry sunny weather.", "Bring bags in at sundown and refrigerate overnight.", "Repeat this process for 2 weeks, then cut bags away from meat and then cut up partially dried meat into quarters.", "Thread a string through each piece and hang out to dry uncovered for one more week, refrigerating at night.", "when done, wrap each in aluminum foil and refrigerate or freeze.", "Use as needed.", "NOTE:Casings may be used instead of cloth bags.", "A long process but well worth your efforts!"]

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 lbs lean ground chuck (or undercut), 1/3 cup salt, 1 (1 1/2 ounce) can curry powder, 1 (1 1/2 ounce) can cloves, and more.

Yes, Soujookh (Sue-Juke)-Armenian Spiced Dried Sausage 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!