Ingredients :

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1 kg. mutton, pork or beef bellies, and fatty scraps of meat. Mutton or pork is best.
2-3 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. saltpeter (optional)
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. ground pepper
1 tblsp. onion, finely chopped

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Method :

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Wash and dry the bellies. If they contain ribs, remove them. Beat with a meat hammer to soften. Cut the bellies into a regular shape, large enough to roll up. Cut the rest up in strips. Rub the spices on one side of the bellies and arrange the meat strips on top. Roll up the bellies tightly, taking care to obtain an even thickness. Hold together with a fork or some toothpicks, and sew closed with twine. Start at the middle and work towards the ends. Truss up with more twine. Rub with a mixture of salt and saltpeter, 3 tblsp. salt and 1 tblsp. saltpeter. Preserve by freezing, salting or smoking (leave out the onion and use less spice if smoking). Cook for 1 1/2 to 3 hours, depending on size. The sausage is done when it can be easily pierced through with a pin (use a slender knitting pin). When it's done, it should be pressed - place on a cutting board, put another cutting board on top and weigh down with something heavy. Keep it pressed until cold. Cut into thin slices and serve on bread.