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Savory Juicy Applewood-Smoked Breakfast Sausage

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A delightful recipe for homemade applewood-smoked breakfast sausage, infused with spices and smoky flavor, perfect for weekend breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground sage
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoon cold water
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke applewood
  • 1 package hog sausage casings (soaked and rinsed)

Instructions

  1. Soak the hog sausage casings in warm water for 30 minutes, then rinse thoroughly and keep them moist.
  2. Mix the kosher salt, black pepper, ground sage, dried thyme, onion powder, garlic powder, ground nutmeg, smoked paprika, and crushed red pepper flakes in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Incorporate the ground pork to the bowl with the spices. Pour in the cold water, then mix until the mixture becomes sticky and well blended.
  4. Add the applewood liquid smoke, ensuring that the smoky flavor is evenly distributed throughout the pork mixture.
  5. Stuff the sausage stuffer with the meat mixture, carefully threading the prepared casings onto the stuffing tube. Fill the casings and twist into links.
  6. Firm up the sausages by transferring them to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerating for about 30 minutes.
  7. Prepare a grill or skillet to medium heat.
  8. Cook the sausages for 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally until they register 160°F internally.
  9. Rest the sausages for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Leftover sausages can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Consider testing the flavor with a small patty before stuffing the casings.

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