Hogget Chorizo Sliced – Savoury, Spicy Lamb
Meet/meat our Hogget Chorizo, a spiced and savoury combination of classic chorizo flavour with British hogget (between lamb and mutton).
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The Makers’ Inspiration
Hogget, sheep in it’s second year, has more oomph than lamb. The extra flavour reflects a longer life and better grazing. That extra power is a great canvas for charcuterie, with a wider range of flavours possible than if the meat was milder. This inspired a punchily spiced chorizo, with some flavours of the flower meadow included for balance.
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How We Make It
Adopting our nose to tail approach, as usual, we produce this chorizo from the hogget cuts we don’t use for bresaola, so prime cuts like shoulder. A lot of the fat is removed, for texture, then the product is spiced, fermented and dried for a couple of months until it’s perfect.
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Tasting Notes
The savouriness of hogget (between lamb and mutton) gives this chorizo an edge. More of the hills than of the farm, it’s a great pair for sheep’s cheese, of course, and wines with a bit more body.
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Founder’s Take
“More than other types of meat, hogget charcuterie is transformed by different kinds of preparation. This one’s a great example. Serve some sliced, serve some wilted, serve some fried, and see how it takes you on a journey.”