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1 teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons red pepper flakes (for hot sausage)


Seasoning Mix for Bratwurst-Style Sausage
Use this blend for the classic German sausage that is a
natural with sauerkraut on the grill or seared and served
with hot grainy mustard.


3 medium cloves garlic, minced or grated on a
Microplane (about 1 tablespoon)
1½ teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ cup sour cream or crème fraîche


Seasoning Mix for Mexican Chorizo
Unlike its dry-cured Spanish counterpart, Mexican chorizo
is a fresh sausage, seasoned with warm spices and vinegar.
Tart and hot, it’s great as a taco filling, on top of nachos,
cooked and stirred into a cheese dip, or simmered, sliced,
and served with beans.


2 medium cloves garlic, minced or grated on a
Microplane (about 2 teaspoons)
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon paprika

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