Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsDon's GrillPortuguese Sausage Recipe

Portuguese Sausage Recipe

Inspired by Don's Grill
Time2h
Serves6

Make Portuguese Sausage Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Casings

    Soak the hog casings in cold water for at least 30 minutes, then rinse thoroughly to remove any salt.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Meat Mixture

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the pork shoulder and pork fat. Use a meat grinder to grind the mixture twice until it is finely ground.

  3. 3

    Add Seasonings

    Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the ground meat mixture along with smoked paprika, sweet paprika, black pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, and red wine vinegar. Mix thoroughly until well combined.

Stuffing the Sausages

  1. 4

    Prepare the Sausage Stuffer

    Fit the sausage stuffer with a large plain tube and slide the soaked hog casings onto the tube, ensuring one end is tied off.

  2. 5

    Stuff the Sausage

    Fill the stuffer with the meat mixture and gently push the mixture into the casing, being careful not to overfill. Tie off the open end of the casing securely.

  3. 6

    Twist the stuffed sausage into links, about 6 inches long, and tie off the ends with kitchen twine.

Cooking

  1. 7

    Cook the Sausage

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium heat. Cook the sausage links for about 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are browned and cooked through.

  2. 8

    Serve

    Remove the sausages from the heat and let them rest for a few minutes. Serve hot, with your choice of sides.

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