The secret to getting a SNAPPY Sausage | Beyond the Recipe

pork fat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: beef fat

Lean turkey reduces calories while maintaining moisture.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: salsa

💰Cheaper: chili paste

Salsa adds flavor with fewer calories.

Prepare hog or sheep casings by rinsing them to remove excess salt.

Stretch the casings by filling them with water to ensure they are tender and easy to stuff.

Soak the casings in a mixture of water and baking soda for 12 hours in the refrigerator.

Pre-freeze the meat to a temperature of 32 to 34 degrees Fahrenheit for optimal grinding.

Check the temperature of the meat before grinding; it should be in the low 30s.

Grind the meat using a sharp grinder plate to achieve a loose and pebbly texture.

Return the ground meat to the freezer to chill before mixing with spices.

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