Snack Board Recipe
house-made cumberland sausage, welsh cheddar cheese, house made pretzels served with crackers and beer cheese
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Ingredients
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Cumberland Sausage
Welsh Cheddar Cheese
House Made Pretzels
Crackers
Beer Cheese
Method
Cumberland Sausage Preparation
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, pork fat, breadcrumbs, sage, thyme, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Stuff Sausage Casings
Rinse the sausage casings in cold water and soak them for about 30 minutes. Stuff the mixture into the casings tightly but not overly packed. Knot the ends.
- 3
Welsh Cheddar Cheese Preparation
- 4
Prepare Cheese
Cut the Welsh cheddar cheese into bite-sized cubes and set aside on the serving board.
House Made Pretzels Preparation
- 5
Mix Dough
In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Allow to sit for 5 minutes until bubbly. Add flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
- 6
Knead Dough
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. Let it rest in a greased bowl for 1 hour, covered with a cloth.
- 7
Shape Pretzels
Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Divide the dough into 8 pieces, roll each into a rope, and shape into a pretzel.
- 8
Boil Pretzels
In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add baking soda. Boil each pretzel for 30 seconds, then remove and place on a baking sheet.
- 9
Bake Pretzels
Sprinkle coarse sea salt on top and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Let cool before serving.
Beer Cheese Preparation
- 10
Mix Beer Cheese
In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, beer, garlic powder, onion powder, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- 11
Serve
Transfer the beer cheese to a serving bowl and set alongside the pretzels, sausage, cheese, and crackers on the snack board.