How to Make Pork Sausage for Beginners

pork

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken

Turkey reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

beef

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: pork

Lean beef is healthier, while pork is often less expensive.

smoked bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while pork belly is more affordable.

Ensure all equipment is clean and cold before starting.

Cut 30 pounds of pork into fifth-sized chunks and freeze partially.

Grind the frozen pork using a one horse grinder, changing the grinding plate for a smoother texture after the first grind.

Mix 5 pounds of ground pork with 2 to 3 cloves of minced garlic, 4 teaspoons of kosher salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of fresh marjoram until well incorporated.

Stuff the mixture into soaked hog casings using an 11-pound sausage stuffer, ensuring to remove air pockets as you fill.

Tie off the ends of the casings securely after stuffing.

Coil the sausages and ensure they are not overstuffed to prevent bursting during cooking.

Cooking Techniques

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