Jalapeno Sausages

Southwestern-style grilled sausages wrapped in warm tortillas make a satisfying dinner.


Jalapeno Sausages


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Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 6 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 4  ounces  fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped, or one 4-ounce can jalapeno peppers, drained and choppedOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  snipped fresh cilantroOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  beer or waterOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  cumin seed, crushedOn Sale
  • 1  clove  garlic, mincedOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  black pepperOn Sale
  • 1/8  teaspoon  ground red pepperOn Sale
  • 1  pound  lean ground porkOn Sale
  • 4  8-inch  whole wheat flour or corn tortillas or frankfurter bunsOn Sale
  •     Leaf lettuce (optional)On Sale

Directions
1.
In a medium bowl combine jalapeno peppers, cilantro, beer, cumin seed, garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper. Add ground pork; mix well. Shape meat mixture into four 6-inch-long logs or 3/4-inch-thick patties. Cover; chill for 6 to 24 hours or until mixture is firm. Stack tortillas; wrap in foil. Set aside.
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For a charcoal grill, arrange medium-hot coals around a drip pan. Test for medium heat above the pan. Place meat on grill rack over drip pan. Cover; grill for 15 minutes, turning occasionally. Add tortillas to grill directly over coals. Cover; grill for 5 to 10 minutes more or until meat is no longer pink and tortillas are heated through, turning once halfway through grilling.[For a gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Adjust for indirect cooking. Grill as above.] To serve, place sausages in warm tortillas. If desired, top with lettuce. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 240, Total Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Sodium 432 mg, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 17 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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