Rúllupylsa

== Description ==
Rolled sausage. this is a good way of using up cuts of meat that are often considered inferior because of their high fat content. This Sausage is generally used as a topping for bread
== Ingredients ==
* 1 kg mutton, pork or beef bellies, and fatty scraps of meat. Mutton or pork is best.
* 2 – 3 tsp salt
* ½ tsp saltpeter (optional)
* 1 tsp sugar
* 1 tsp ginger
* ½ tsp ground pepper
* 1 tbsp onion, finely chopped
== Directions ==
# Wash and dry the bellies.
# If they contain ribs, remove them.
# Beat with a meat hammer to soften.
# Cut the bellies into a regular shape, large enough to roll up.
# Cut the rest up in strips.
# Rub the spices on one side of the bellies and arrange the meat strips on top.
# Roll up the bellies tightly, taking care to obtain an even thickness.
# Hold together with a fork or some toothpicks, and sew closed with twine.
# Start at the middle and work towards the ends.
# Truss up with more twine.
# Rub with a mixture of salt and saltpeter, 3 tbsp salt and 1 tbsp saltpeter.
# Preserve by freezing, salting or smoking (leave out the onion and use less spice if smoking).
# Cook for 1½ to 3 hours, depending on size.
# The sausage is done when it can be easily pierced through with a pin (use a slender knitting pin).
# When it's done, it should be pressed - place on a cutting board, put another cutting board on top and weigh down with something heavy.
# Keep it pressed until cold.
# Cut into thin slices and serve on bread.
Category:Icelandic Appetizers
Category:Sausage Recipes
Category:Beef Recipes
Category:Pork belly Recipes
Category:Mutton Recipes