Deli meat

When it comes to deli meat my family have a serious addiction which I obviously disapprove. No one knows which part of the chicken beef or turkey actually goes in it, that is assuming some kind of meat actually does go in the process. Therefore, when I had the chance to make my own I jumped to the opportunity, it turned out to be easier than I originally thought.

Chicken mortadella

Ingredients:

2 pound chicken I used breast meat only because I wanted a low fat option. I believe using thigh meat as well and a few pieces of skin will provide better texture and a moister mortadella.

1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon fennel powder( optional)
1 teaspoon Cajun spices just because I like the flavor. Paprika can be substituted.
1 egg
1 cup breadcrumb


In a food processor, add chicken and process until smooth add the rest of ingredients and process until everything is mixed very well. At this stage, I add food coloring because my family loves the red deli meat from the supermarket. I prefer not adding the coloring but this is the only way I got them to try it in the beginning.  Shape the mortadella  like a big sausage and tightly wrap in cling film then wrap again with foil.

Bring water to boil adding peppercorn, bay leaves  and 1 tablespoon of vinegar then add the sausages and leave to simmer for one hour.

This is the meat wrapped in cling film it should be very tightly wrapped. 

 I added the string just as triple precaution to ensure it will stay wrapped the whole time.
Bon appetitt.