Merguez

Firsthand Foods’ merguez is made exclusively with mutton and a rich and layered mixture of Moroccan-inspired spices.

 

Ingredients

Ground Mutton, Salt, Spices (Including Cumin, Red Pepper, Fennel, Coriander, Cinnamon), Paprika, Dehydrated Garlic and Citric Acid

Gluten FreeNatural CasingNo PreservativesNon-GMOHand-Tied

Merguez is a Moroccan word for sausage. This unique sausage is delicious served by itself or added to vegetable stews and tangines. It is linked in an all-sheep casing. Firsthand Foods’ sheep farmers raise their animals humanely outdoors without growth-promoting antibiotics or added hormones and are Animal Welfare Approved.

Firsthand Foods custom-blend sausages contain no nitrates, fillers or artificial colors.

Recipe Ideas

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