Description
A flavorful and lean breakfast deer sausage recipe made with venison, pork fat, and bold seasonings. Perfect for a healthy and hearty breakfast, this sausage is customizable and easy to prepare at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 22.5 lbs venison (lean, diced)
- 2.5 lbs pork fat (10% fat ratio)
- 7 oz country-style or sage seasoning
- 16 oz water
- Collagen or natural casings
Instructions
- Prepare the Meat: Dice venison and pork fat into small chunks.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine venison, pork fat, and seasoning until evenly mixed.
- Grind the Mixture:
- Pass the mixture through a meat grinder twice for a fine texture.
- Add Water: Mix in water to improve stuffing ease and moisture.
- Stuff Casings: Use a sausage stuffer to fill the casings evenly. Avoid overfilling to prevent splitting.
- Form Links: Twist the filled casings into evenly sized links.
- Cook or Store: Cook immediately or vacuum-seal and freeze for later use.
Notes
- Seasoning Options: Experiment with different spices like paprika, garlic, or chili flakes for unique flavors.
- Storage: Vacuum-sealed sausage lasts up to 6 months in the freezer.
- Cooking Tips: Pan-fry, grill, or bake sausages until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Grinding and Stuffing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Breakfast deer sausage, venison sausage recipe, healthy breakfast sausage