Jarhead's Maple Sausage

Jarhead · Posted: Mar 30 2012 Post subject: Jarhead's Maple Sausage

Yeah I know, another recipe for sausage today. Shocked

I had 6 packs of 4.4 pounds of ground pork butt in the freezer that was taking up too much room.
Sooo, it was sausage day. Very Happy

Ingredients:
8.8 pounds ground pork butt (1/2" grind)
1-2/3 cup Maple Syrup (the REAL stuff)
2 Tbsp + 2-1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp cayenne pepper (60K Spice Barn) (Less, if you're a WUSS)
1 Tbsp + 1-1/2 tsp MSG (such as Accent) (optional)
2-1/4 tsp coriander

The method to my madness:
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Form the sausage into patties and cook in a skillet over medium heat until brown. Makes 9 pounds of sausage.

Bulk pack into 1# packages. Refrigerate (max 3 days) or freeze.
If I can find small hog casings, I will do some Breakfast Links. (looks like sheep, 20-22 or 26-2 Cool

Add 1 tsp of Cure #1 per 5 pounds for stuffing and smoking sausage links.

The lineup:

The "Test Patty"

8 pounds for the freezer and 1/2 pound for breakfast tomorrow.

I wanted to mix a bit of Bourbon in the mix, but it was wet enough. Next time I'll reduce maple syrup and bourbon, before hand to 1-2/3 cups.
Note to Self: I need to order more Cayenne. Wink

Thanks for lookin'. Enjoy!
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Kevin P · Posted: Mar 30 2012 Post subject:

Busy, busy boy!!

I love a good maple sausage—particularly if it hits on all the right notes: not too sweet, good maple flavor, some heat, and some spice...

Looks great. Are you happy with the results? Bourbon would add a nice touch & compliment the sweetness of the maple.

Last time I made maple sausage, it came out disappointing—too little salt & too sweet Crying or Very sad

I like the 'bare bones' approach to breakfast sausage—just a few ingredients that work. I've read some recipes that read like a grocery list...

Kevin

Jarhead · Posted: Mar 30 2012 Post subject:

Thanks Kevin, this was not real sweet and had great maple flavor. IMO just right. Wink

For some, there may be too much heat, so adjust accordingly.
Yes, I am very happy with the results.
Like you, I think the bourbon would add an extra layer of flavor.
Next time.
I've got over 26 pounds of sausage made today. Shocked

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Beertooth · Posted: Mar 30 2012 Post subject:

Jarhead · Posted: Mar 30 2012 Post subject:

Thanks Beertooth. Ya better git busy.
I had 6 packs of ground pork butts in the freezer. Bought and ground back when they were on sale.
Just got a wild hair today and now I've got 26 pounds of sausage.
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suckaass · Posted: Mar 31 2012 Post subject:

That looks darn tasty, Jarhead.
I'm going to have to try that out.
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Jarhead · Posted: Mar 31 2012 Post subject:

Thank you suckaass,
you won't be sorry. Good stuff.
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TrailerBuilder · Posted: May 12 2012 Post subject:

Was lucky enough and John let me sample a pound of his maple sausage...all I can say is I wish he would have let me put 10-15 pounds in the deep freeze! Holy he!! Is this stuff good! Awesome job John and thanks for sharing! Mom/Dad are here this weekend and they loved it as well.

Thanks again for sharing brother! Very Happy

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Jarhead · Posted: May 13 2012 Post subject:

Thank you Troy. What took ya soooo long?
Did I hear Sausage Making Party at your house?
I'll bring the tools. You already have my mixer. Laughing

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TrailerBuilder · Posted: May 13 2012 Post subject:

Well I been saving it. I don't cook breakfast except on the weekends you know Rolling Eyes

We can definately have a sausage making party here...I know a couple buds who would show and help in a flash.
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Jarhead · Posted: May 13 2012 Post subject:

Just say when. I'll check case price on butts.
I've already got bags and a full roll of sealing tape.
I'm out out Maple Syrup though.
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TrailerBuilder · Posted: May 13 2012 Post subject:

John, my buddies Pete and Jim are in for making some sausage some Saturday or Sunday afternoon, preferebly Saturday, so we have Sunday to recover Wink

Do I dare say it...but sausage fest at my house Shocked

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k.a.m. · Posted: May 13 2012 Post subject:

Jarhead · Posted: May 13 2012 Post subject:

Kevin, ya gotta come through Marionville on the way.
Who's the designated driver? Laughing

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