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Grilled beef sausage served on wooden cutting board, showing sliced pieces with perfect pink interior, accompanied by grilled vegetables including zucchini, broccoli, and bell peppers, whole grain mustard, and vacuum-sealed sausages with temperature gauge in background.

Homemade Beef Sausage

Master the art of crafting delicious homemade beef sausages with this comprehensive guide. Learn professional techniques for grinding, seasoning, and cooking perfect sausages every time.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
1 hour
Total Time 4 minutes
Course Appetizers, Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 10 sausages
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Sausage:
  • 5 Ibs beef chuck (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
  • Natural sausage casings
  • 3 tbsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp black peppercorns
  • 2 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp dried herbs (thyme, rosemary)
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup ice-cold water

Instructions
 

  • Meat Preparation:
    Cut beef into 1-inch cubesKeep meat cold (below 40°F)Remove sinew and tough connective tissue
  • Grinding Process:
    First grind: Use coarse plate (8mm)Second grind: Use medium plate (4.5mm)Keep equipment and meat chilled
  • Mixing and Seasoning:
    Add seasonings to ground meatMix thoroughly until tackyAdd ice-cold water graduallyTest for proper binding
  • Stuffing:
    Prepare casings properlyStuff consistently without air pocketsLink into desired lengthsPrick any air bubbles
  • Cooking:
    Grill or pan-fry until internal temperature reaches 160°FCook slowly for even heatingLet rest before serving

Notes

Pro Tips:
  1. Keep all equipment and ingredients cold throughout the process
  2. Don't overmix the meat mixture
  3. Let sausages rest before cooking
  4. Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness
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