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German Sausage

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Craft your own authentic German sausages at home with this straightforward recipe that blends ground beef or venison with fresh pork for a rich, savory profile. The mixture is seasoned generously with salt, quick cure, black pepper, and a potent garlic infusion created by steeping fresh garlic heads in boiling water. This process extracts a smooth, aromatic garlic juice that permeates the meat without leaving chunky bits, ensuring a consistent texture. Ideal for grilling, pan-frying, or simmering in beer, these sausages offer a satisfying, protein-packed meal perfect for family dinners or weekend gatherings. Making sausages from scratch allows you to control the quality of ingredients and customize the spice level to your preference.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1
Calories: 22700.0
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
Craft your own authentic German sausages at home with this straightforward recipe that blends ground beef or venison with fresh pork for a rich, savory profile. The mixture is seasoned generously with salt, quick cure, black pepper, and a potent garlic infusion created by steeping fresh garlic heads in boiling water. This process extracts a smooth, aromatic garlic juice that permeates the meat without leaving chunky bits, ensuring a consistent texture. Ideal for grilling, pan-frying, or simmering in beer, these sausages offer a satisfying, protein-packed meal perfect for family dinners or weekend gatherings. Making sausages from scratch allows you to control the quality of ingredients and customize the spice level to your preference.
Ingredients
  • 50 pound Beef or venison (ground)
  • 50 pound Fresh pork (ground)
  • 1.75 cup Salt (sack salt, non-iodized)
  • 3 ounce Morton quick cure
  • 2 ounce Black pepper
  • 2 ounce Garlic powder (or fresh garlic juice)
  • 2 quart Cold water
Directions
  1. 1
    Prepare the garlic infusion one day in advance by peeling several heads of garlic.
  2. 2
    Slice and smash the garlic cloves to release their oils.
  3. 3
    Place the prepared garlic in a pint jar and pour boiling water over it to fill the jar.
  4. 4
    Allow the garlic to steep, then strain out the solids to collect the infused garlic juice.
  5. 5
    In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef or venison and the fresh ground pork.
  6. 6
    Add the salt, Morton quick cure, black pepper, and garlic powder to the meat mixture.
  7. 7
    Gradually add the strained garlic juice and cold water to the meat while mixing.
  8. 8
    Mix all ingredients thoroughly until the meat is emulsified and sticky.
  9. 9
    Stuff the sausage mixture into casings using a sausage stuffer.
  10. 10
    Tie off the sausages at desired intervals and refrigerate before cooking.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 22700.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 970.4g1493%
Saturated Fat 340.5g1703%
Cholesterol 9193.5mg3065%
Sodium 6980.2mg291%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 3234.8g6470%

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

Keywords: german, sausage, homemade, beef, pork, venison, garlic, cured, ground meat, seasoning, casings, bratwurst, charcuterie, pepper, salt
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