Lamb Lollipops

Prep Time: 30 Minutes

Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Ready In: 45 Minutes

Servings: 8

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon coriander seed

1 tablespoon mustard seed

1 pound lamb leg, cut into 1-inch cubes

1 pound pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes

1 pound smoked applewood bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces

2 ounces fresh sage, roughly chopped

2 ounces fresh oregano, roughly chopped

2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

2 teaspoons garlic powder

2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

3 tablespoons salt

extra-virgin olive oil, for sauteing

special equipment: ice pop sticks

Directions:

1. Toast the coriander seed and mustard seed in a small, dry saute pan over low heat until fragrant. Place the toasted seeds in a spice grinder and grind to a powder. Place lamb, pork, and bacon in a large bowl. Add all herbs and seasonings and toss to combine well.
2. Grind the meat in a meat grinder with a medium die and then chill overnight.
3. Wrap 1 tablespoon of ground meat around the end of an ice pop stick. Repeat until all meat is used. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
4. Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Saute lollipops, in batches, until meat is cooked through, about 2 minutes on the first side and 1 minute on the other side. Serve hot.
5. Professional Recipe: This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and makes a large quantity. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe in the proportions indicated and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.

By RecipeOfHealth.com