[USA] Bangers, Brats & Breakfast Sausages
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[USA] Bangers, Brats & Breakfast Sausages
This fourth of July, I had a request from my sons to make some brats to grill. Since I had a boneless 15lb butt thawed & ready to go, I thought I'd split it up and make several different sausages besides the Brats. So I ground up the butt & divided it up into three large bowls and made three different sausages. ( I was unable to take many photos this time as the wife had the camera to capture the local parades & events around town. )
I was able to take a 'final' shot of the trio: All stuffed...
All three are fairly simple recipes-Nothing too exotic nor special preparations necessary. They got a thumbs-up during the 'tasting portion' (pre-stuffing) from my son. Anyways, I was very pleased at how all three came out. I think you`ll be happy with the results if you decide to give them a try.
Kevin
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The 'Jimmy Dean-Style' came about after trying several recipes, trial & error & choosing ingredients that work well in a good breakfast sausage. Previously, I missed the mark on breakfast sausages, but these come pretty close to the Jimmy Dean flavor profile.
Jimmy Dean-like Breakfast Links
(makes 5 pounds)
5 lb pork butt, ground
36g kosher salt (about 5 tsp)
1.0 g ground sage (little over a tsp)
2g red pepper flakes (add more to your taste)
2g thyme leaves (little over a tsp)
3g black pepper (1.5 tsp)
2.5g ground coriander ( (little over a tsp)
Optional: 1/3 cup real maple syrup**
**I find it too sweet & dont add it.
20-24 Sheep casings (or make a large chub to slice!)
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The English Bangers were a favorite of my son BEFORE he was diagnosed with celiac two years ago. Most bangers contain some rusk or wheat/gluten filler, so the version I made was GF (gluten-free). Really nice flavor, mild with a nice hint of ginger & sage.
GF English Breakfast Bangers
(makes 5 pounds)
5 lb pork butt, ground
2 tbl Kosher Salt (44g)
2 tsp ground sage
1.5 tsp white Pepper
3/4 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp Mace
4 slices bread* (toasted & ground-up in processor)
1.5 cups water or chicken broth
32mm Pork casings; tied off into 3-4" lengths.
* I used gluten-free bread
Mix all ingredients until a nice sticky paste is formed. Then stuff into casings or make patties.
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These brats are a combination of flavors that work well for a savory sausage that is good for breakfast, lunch or dinner. If using FRESH rosemary, be conservative in the amount used & taste to adjust if necessary. Great with kraut or fried potatoes!
Cheddar Bratwurst
(makes 5 pounds)
5 lb pork butt, ground
5 tsp Kosher Salt
5 tsp sugar
1 Tbl Ground Coriander
1 Tbl Ground Sage
1 tsp Paprika
1 tsp fresh Rosemary, finely chopped (or 2 tsp dried)
1 tbl Dry Mustard
1 tsp Black Pepper
1 tsp Nutmeg
8 oz Cheddar cheese, cubed in 1/4" pieces
1 cup cold water
32mm Pork casings; tied off into 6" lengths.
Mix all ingredients (except cheese) until a sticky paste forms. Gradually mix in the cheese cubes until they are thoroughly distributed. Stuff into 32mm casings. Grill or fry.
I was able to take a 'final' shot of the trio: All stuffed...
All three are fairly simple recipes-Nothing too exotic nor special preparations necessary. They got a thumbs-up during the 'tasting portion' (pre-stuffing) from my son. Anyways, I was very pleased at how all three came out. I think you`ll be happy with the results if you decide to give them a try.
Kevin
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The 'Jimmy Dean-Style' came about after trying several recipes, trial & error & choosing ingredients that work well in a good breakfast sausage. Previously, I missed the mark on breakfast sausages, but these come pretty close to the Jimmy Dean flavor profile.
Jimmy Dean-like Breakfast Links
(makes 5 pounds)
5 lb pork butt, ground
36g kosher salt (about 5 tsp)
1.0 g ground sage (little over a tsp)
2g red pepper flakes (add more to your taste)
2g thyme leaves (little over a tsp)
3g black pepper (1.5 tsp)
2.5g ground coriander ( (little over a tsp)
Optional: 1/3 cup real maple syrup**
**I find it too sweet & dont add it.
20-24 Sheep casings (or make a large chub to slice!)
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The English Bangers were a favorite of my son BEFORE he was diagnosed with celiac two years ago. Most bangers contain some rusk or wheat/gluten filler, so the version I made was GF (gluten-free). Really nice flavor, mild with a nice hint of ginger & sage.
GF English Breakfast Bangers
(makes 5 pounds)
5 lb pork butt, ground
2 tbl Kosher Salt (44g)
2 tsp ground sage
1.5 tsp white Pepper
3/4 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp Mace
4 slices bread* (toasted & ground-up in processor)
1.5 cups water or chicken broth
32mm Pork casings; tied off into 3-4" lengths.
* I used gluten-free bread
Mix all ingredients until a nice sticky paste is formed. Then stuff into casings or make patties.
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These brats are a combination of flavors that work well for a savory sausage that is good for breakfast, lunch or dinner. If using FRESH rosemary, be conservative in the amount used & taste to adjust if necessary. Great with kraut or fried potatoes!
Cheddar Bratwurst
(makes 5 pounds)
5 lb pork butt, ground
5 tsp Kosher Salt
5 tsp sugar
1 Tbl Ground Coriander
1 Tbl Ground Sage
1 tsp Paprika
1 tsp fresh Rosemary, finely chopped (or 2 tsp dried)
1 tbl Dry Mustard
1 tsp Black Pepper
1 tsp Nutmeg
8 oz Cheddar cheese, cubed in 1/4" pieces
1 cup cold water
32mm Pork casings; tied off into 6" lengths.
Mix all ingredients (except cheese) until a sticky paste forms. Gradually mix in the cheese cubes until they are thoroughly distributed. Stuff into 32mm casings. Grill or fry.
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Jeff, I've only used regular cheese in my sausages; never the hi-temp stuff. If one cooks the sausage at med-high temps, the cheese doesn't 'bleed out' as much. If having the cheese intact is critical- maybe for meat sticks & the like, I see no problem going with the hi-temp stuff. I personally have never used it, and many have with good results. Whenever I make the choice to add cheese, I use whatever I have on-hand. Maybe I'll order some just to try and compare.Cabonaia wrote:Kevin - thanks, I'm saving all 3 recipes. Question: did you use high temp cheddar in the cheddar bratwurst? I have always wondered if that is a must.
Jeff
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Kevin - thanks. That's what I was hoping you would say! I don't really want to buy the hi-temp stuff. Just another thing to mail away for, plus I don't know what's in it.
One of the challenges of sausage making is to keep postage costs down! We all ought to encourage our local beer/winemaking supply stores to start stocking sausage supplies as well. !
Cheers,
Jeff
One of the challenges of sausage making is to keep postage costs down! We all ought to encourage our local beer/winemaking supply stores to start stocking sausage supplies as well. !
Cheers,
Jeff
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>> One of the challenges of sausage making is to keep postage costs down! We all ought
>> to encourage our local beer/winemaking supply stores to start stocking sausage
>> supplies as well.
I guess I am lucky then I seem to have 2 sausage supply companies about 1/2 hour drive from my house.
http://www.conyeagerspice.com
http://stores.pghspice.com
>> to encourage our local beer/winemaking supply stores to start stocking sausage
>> supplies as well.
I guess I am lucky then I seem to have 2 sausage supply companies about 1/2 hour drive from my house.
http://www.conyeagerspice.com
http://stores.pghspice.com
High Temp Cheese
>> plus I don't know what's in it.
here is what I found, I have not verified it,
>> 'high temp cheese' is a non-dairy product, made in China,
>> essentially (or supposedly) made from soy.
>> Grate aged cheddar (or other cheese) with an equal amount of grated,
>> extra firm tofu. Pack the well mixed result into a loaf pan and refrigerate for 72
>> hours. Remove the loaf and cut into 1/4" cubes. Allow it to ripen at room temp for 24
>> hours then dust with flour and freeze before using in sausage.
>> You now have 'high temp cheese!'
>> Tofu is truly a miracle food. It's not only nutritious on its own but takes on the
>> flavour of anything it's paired with, without taking away from the flavour of the
>> original product.
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>> plus I don't know what's in it.
here is what I found, I have not verified it,
>> 'high temp cheese' is a non-dairy product, made in China,
>> essentially (or supposedly) made from soy.
>> Grate aged cheddar (or other cheese) with an equal amount of grated,
>> extra firm tofu. Pack the well mixed result into a loaf pan and refrigerate for 72
>> hours. Remove the loaf and cut into 1/4" cubes. Allow it to ripen at room temp for 24
>> hours then dust with flour and freeze before using in sausage.
>> You now have 'high temp cheese!'
>> Tofu is truly a miracle food. It's not only nutritious on its own but takes on the
>> flavour of anything it's paired with, without taking away from the flavour of the
>> original product.
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Hey Kevin - I made your Jimmy Dean style breakfast links, except for the link part (I stuffed it into chubs for slicing off patties). Turned out fantastic! Thanks for a great formula. This will become a regular at our house.
Notes: I used fresh sage. I'm not sure exactly what type is growing in our garden, but it is pretty strong. Normally the advice is to use 2x - 3x fresh in place of dried herbs. I used the same amount your recipe called for in dry form. It came through just right. Also, did not use the maple syrup.
Cheers,
Jeff
Notes: I used fresh sage. I'm not sure exactly what type is growing in our garden, but it is pretty strong. Normally the advice is to use 2x - 3x fresh in place of dried herbs. I used the same amount your recipe called for in dry form. It came through just right. Also, did not use the maple syrup.
Cheers,
Jeff
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Hey Jeff
I'm glad it turned out for you! My sons love this recipe.
Fresh sage is great...so long as one uses the right amount. I've ruined a few batches of sage sausage because the fresh stuff from our garden is SO strong, it just overwhelms. I've since learned to have a 'light' hand when using it.
Kevin
I'm glad it turned out for you! My sons love this recipe.
Fresh sage is great...so long as one uses the right amount. I've ruined a few batches of sage sausage because the fresh stuff from our garden is SO strong, it just overwhelms. I've since learned to have a 'light' hand when using it.
Kevin
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