Mike Gray
TVWBB Super Fan
Around the holidays I decided I wanted to make some homemade sausage. I looked at the calendar and couldn't believe I never got around to it. So this week I broke out the new grinder that I had yet to use and got to work. While making sausage is a lot of work, I have to admit I was pretty pleased with the result. I will say this, making uniform links is an art form, and I am no artist! The links were a bit ugly, but the taste made it worth it.
Pork and beef ready to grind
A little help from the kids. I think this was the best part of the whole experience.
Making progress
Seasoned. Next time I might season then grind. Saw a lot of conflicting posts about the topic when I was researching.
My not so graceful attempt at uniform links
Here we go. Smoked on a gentle rise up to 180 for a few hours until the links were at 160, then into the ice bath for 30 min.
Finished product
Grilled up a few for dinner with the family and everyone loved them!
Overall this was a great experience and I can't wait to do it again. Not sure what I'll make next time, but I need some practice on forming those links.
Thanks for looking.
Pork and beef ready to grind
A little help from the kids. I think this was the best part of the whole experience.
Making progress
Seasoned. Next time I might season then grind. Saw a lot of conflicting posts about the topic when I was researching.
My not so graceful attempt at uniform links
Here we go. Smoked on a gentle rise up to 180 for a few hours until the links were at 160, then into the ice bath for 30 min.
Finished product
Grilled up a few for dinner with the family and everyone loved them!
Overall this was a great experience and I can't wait to do it again. Not sure what I'll make next time, but I need some practice on forming those links.
Thanks for looking.
