{"product_id":"merguez-spice","title":"Merguez Spice","description":"\u003cp\u003eMerguez Spice Blend is the North African seasoning traditionally used for merguez sausage. It is deep red from the paprika, earthy and smoky with a subtle sweetness and a touch of heat, and the fennel gives it an aniseed note that sets merguez apart from other sausage spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blend combines paprika, cumin, fennel, coriander, cinnamon, cayenne pepper and black pepper, a balance that is earthy, smoky and subtly spicy, with an aroma associated with the spice markets of Morocco and Tunisia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt suits lamb, beef and plant-based proteins, and works in stews and on roasted vegetables as well as in sausage. Use around two tablespoons per kilo of minced meat. The technique tip: for merguez, use lamb with a good proportion of fat and mix the spice with a splash of cold water and crushed garlic into a paste before working it through. The paste spreads evenly, and keeping the meat cold stops the fat smearing, which is what gives the finished sausage its open, juicy texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe shaker jar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe jar option is packed in a clear 8 oz shaker jar made from lightweight, food-safe PET, so the colour and texture of the blend are visible at a glance. The flip-top cap opens to a three-hole sifter for an even sprinkle straight over the pan, the grill or the plate, and closes again with a simple press. A pressure-sensitive liner seals the jar until first use, and the fitted cap keeps the blend fresh between uses. When a recipe calls for a measured spoonful, simply unscrew the cap; the wide mouth takes a teaspoon with ease. Once empty, the jar is easy to refill with your next Ameen blend and makes a practical home for dried herbs, chilli flakes, sesame seeds or homemade rubs. Hand wash only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIngredients: Paprika, cumin, fennel, coriander, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, black pepper\u003cbr\u003eForm: Ground blend\u003cbr\u003eSizes: 150g jar, 400g pouch, 1kg pouch\u003cbr\u003eStorage: Keep in a cool, dry place away from sunlight, sealed in an airtight container once opened.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNorth African Sausage Spice, Merguez Seasoning, ميرغيز (Merguez)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ameen","offers":[{"title":"150g (Jar)","offer_id":43669602893846,"sku":"","price":10.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400g (Pouch)","offer_id":43669602926614,"sku":"","price":20.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000g (Pouch)","offer_id":43669602959382,"sku":"","price":39.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8602\/2678\/files\/ameen-merguez-spice-shaker-jar.jpg?v=1790180494","url":"https:\/\/ameenfoods.ca\/products\/merguez-spice","provider":"Ameen Foods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}