Traditional Sausage Recipe
Make Traditional Sausage Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Meat
Spices
Other
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Hog Casings
Soak the hog casings in cold water for at least 30 minutes. Rinse thoroughly under cold running water and keep them in a bowl of water until ready to use.
- 2
Mix the Meat
In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, ground beef, and pork fatback. Use your hands or a spoon to mix the meats together until evenly combined.
Seasoning
- 3
Add Spices
Add the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes to the meat mixture. Pour in the ice water and mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Stuffing
- 4
Stuff the Sausage
Attach the soaked hog casings to a sausage stuffer. Fill the casings with the meat mixture, being careful not to overstuff. Tie off the ends of the sausage links with kitchen twine.
- 5
Prick Air Bubbles
Use a pin to prick any air bubbles that form in the sausages. This helps prevent bursting during cooking.
