Homemade German Sausage

Method5 steps · about 42 min

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   Step 1: Keep the pork and bacon (250 grams) chilled. Cut the 750 g pork shoulder into medium cubes and 250 g bacon into smaller pieces. Finely chop one handful of cilantro leaves and the 2 seeded red chilies, mince the garlic clove (1) and zest the lemon (1) and lime (1). Mix the meat, cilantro, chili, garlic and both zests with 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper, then grind through the fine meat-grinder plate. If using the source alternative ground pork, finely dice the bacon and combine with the same seasonings instead.

   Uses 750 grams pork shoulder (cut into medium-sized cubes, or ground pork) · 250 grams bacon (cut into smaller pieces) · 1 handful fresh cilantro (use leaves only, finely chopped) · 2 red chili peppers, seeded and finely sliced · 1 garlic clove, minced · 1 lemon (zest only) · 1 lime (zest only) · 1 Tablespoon brown sugar

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   Step 2: Prepare and soak the 3 metres edible hog casing in water according to the casing product instructions. Keeping the casing moist, fill it with the chilled prepared sausage mixture using even pressure. Do not overstuff; guide the filled casing onto a wet tray.

   Uses seasoned pork-and-bacon sausage filling · 3 metres edible natural hog sausage casing · Water as required by casing product instructions for soaking, drained

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   Step 3: Twist the stuffed casing about every 8 inches /20 cm to form links. Cut apart at the twists with kitchen shears.

   Uses stuffed sausage casing

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   Step 4: Grill over hot coals without a flame: cook over indirect heat with the lid closed for 3 minutes, move over direct heat without turning for 3 minutes, then turn and cook for 3 more minutes. Continue as needed until the centres reach 160°F /71°C. Alternatively, cook in a covered skillet starting over medium-low heat, then medium heat, until the same internal endpoint.

   Uses raw seasoned sausage links

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   Step 5: Serve the cooked sausages hot.

   Uses cooked homemade pork sausages