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Cumberland Sausage

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Cumberland sausages are a British classic known for their robust flavor and hearty texture. This recipe combines minced pork shoulder with pork back fat for richness, enhanced by smoked bacon and stale breadcrumbs for moisture. Warm spices like nutmeg and mace provide a distinctive aroma that sets them apart from standard sausages. Perfect for a Sunday roast, baked breakfast, or grilled with mash, these homemade sausages offer a superior taste experience. They require a bit of patience for curing, but the result is a deeply savory, satisfying meat that feels authentic and comforting. A staple of traditional British cooking, they pair beautifully with apple sauce or baked beans.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 799.0
Description
Cumberland sausages are a British classic known for their robust flavor and hearty texture. This recipe combines minced pork shoulder with pork back fat for richness, enhanced by smoked bacon and stale breadcrumbs for moisture. Warm spices like nutmeg and mace provide a distinctive aroma that sets them apart from standard sausages. Perfect for a Sunday roast, baked breakfast, or grilled with mash, these homemade sausages offer a superior taste experience. They require a bit of patience for curing, but the result is a deeply savory, satisfying meat that feels authentic and comforting. A staple of traditional British cooking, they pair beautifully with apple sauce or baked beans.
Ingredients
  • 6 ounce Pork back fat; minced
  • 1 pound Shoulder of pork; minced
  • 1 ounce Stale breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 sl Smoked bacon; minced
Directions
  1. 1
    Ensure pork shoulder is boned, skinned, and minced finely along with the pork back fat.
  2. 2
    Combine the minced pork shoulder and pork back fat in a large mixing bowl.
  3. 3
    Add 8 tablespoons of hot water to the stale breadcrumbs and mix until softened.
  4. 4
    Fold the hydrated breadcrumbs and minced smoked bacon into the pork mixture.
  5. 5
    Season well with salt, pepper, and a generous pinch of nutmeg and mace.
  6. 6
    Mix everything thoroughly by hand until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
  7. 7
    Fry a small spoonful of the mixture to test and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  8. 8
    Fill prepared sausage casings with the mixture, twisting into links as usual.
  9. 9
    Prick the sausages lightly in a few places and refrigerate overnight to cure.
  10. 10
    Preheat oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC) and place sausages in a buttered baking dish.
  11. 11
    Bake for 20 minutes, then turn the sausages over.
  12. 12
    Continue baking until browned and cooked through, raising heat if needed.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 799.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 43.0g67%
Saturated Fat 15.1g76%
Cholesterol 216.6mg73%
Sodium 533.7mg23%
Total Carbohydrate 19.1g7%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g8%
Sugars 0.2g
Protein 78.7g158%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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