Make your own bratwurst in a jar - deliciously cooked & long-lasting

bratwurst

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a milder flavor.

black peppercorns

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: ground black pepper

Ground black pepper is more accessible.

onions

🥗Healthier: shallots

💰Cheaper: leeks

Leeks provide a similar texture and flavor.

Cut the pork belly and pork shoulder into strips or cubes to fit the meat grinder.

Place the meat in the freezer to firm it up for easier grinding.

Grind the meat using a coarse disc, passing it through the grinder one and a half times for a semi mixture texture.

Add desired spice mix, including salt cure and fresh herbs, to the ground meat.

Mix everything well to ensure a cohesive mixture that binds properly.

Fill the jars with the meat mixture using a spoon, avoiding trapping air bubbles.

Leave space at the top of the jars to allow for expansion during cooking.

Cook the jars at 100°C for 2 hours, using salt and cure for preservation.

Once cooled, cut the contents into strips if desired and serve.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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