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Texas Grease Ball Sandwiches

Texas Grease Ball Sandwiches

Texas Grease Ball Sandwiches

Recipe By Developed in collaboration with Adrian Miller

Yields

8 to 10 servings

Prep Time

10 Minutes

Cooking Time

10 Minutes

Recipe By Developed in collaboration with Adrian Miller

Inspired by a dish made popular by Patillo’s Bar-B-Q in Beaumont, Texas, this sweet and smoky sausage gets its name from the flavorful, orange grease it releases as it cooks.

Recipe Notes

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef

1/2 lb. lard


4 slices white sandwich bread

4 leaves mustard greens

Mustard, to drizzle

Savory Spice ingredients in this recipe

  • Black River Creole

    Black River Creole is a paprika-based creole seasoning blend for gumbo and jambalaya recipes. You can also use this Creole seasoning for chicken, s...

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Directions

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add ground beef, lard, and Black River Creole. Mix on medium-low until combined. Divide mixture into 1/4 cup balls and flatten to form oval patties. Chill for at least 1 hour. Preheat large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 4 to 5 min. per side until browned and internal temperature reaches at least 155 degrees. On a piece of sandwich bread, layer mustard greens, cooked patty, and a drizzle of mustard. Serve hot.