linguica

[Gunner46]

Can't get it here. If it's not Polish, Italian, or Kolabsa it's not available. Tried to order some on-line but that failed bcz UPS required a signature, but I live in a Secure facility and the jerk wouldn't just walk over to the leasing office.

Sooo...my question is can I disguise some Italian sausage to mimic linquica, or do any of you have a down & dirty, get the grinder out recipe for making some?

I'm really Jonsin' for some Portuguese Lasagna !

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[kwyeewyk]

Had to look it up and found a Hank Shaw recipe...looks good.

One moment, please...

 

[Brandon270]

As much linguica as I've eaten in my lifetime as a Portuguese kid living in the central valley of California (aka the tri-tip and linguica capital of the u.s.) I don't have a recipe but I too would recommend the Hank shaw recipe. Looking at his ingredients and the way he prepares it will come out with good results. Give an update when you make a batch!

 

[drexal]

Personally, I think the fennel flavors from the Italian sausage would be too much to overcome. Don't get me wrong, I like fennel, but if the recipe doesn't call for it, it's pretty much impossible to mask.

 

[2rocky]

The coarse chop of the fat and meat is unique to linguisa. Most standard grinds are going to be too fine.

 

[cahunter805]

Linguica is a staple in our house also. Just a thought. Could you ship it to your work address or a friends address near you?
Who did you order it from?

 

[CycleFishHunt]

Hank Shaw's recipe looks pretty respectable. I have not tried it yet, though. I agree with @2rocky that the rough chop is essential, so maybe skip the grind step, and chop by hand. I am pretty sure the stuff I have had in the Azores never touched a grinder.

I agree with @drexal that to doctor some Italian sausage will be tough because of the fennel, but some pimentón, garlic and red wine might get you in the right direction.

Also, whom did you order from? If it wasn't buyportguesefood.com they have decent linguiça. It's not quite the real deal, but passable.

 

[hank4elk]

I forgot how good linguica was. Every cafe in SLOtown had it on the menu. Fresh of the grills @ farmers market...MMM
Hanks recipe should work,course grind.

 

[Boarmaster]

Smoked Spanish Chorizo might be your closest substitute.