Turn Ordinary Ground Meat Into Sausage With A Homemade Sausage Seasoning Recipe!

From Pantry to Plate: Create Your Own Sausage Seasoning Recipe for Ground Meat

You're out of sausage, and you want sausage with your breakfast or dinner. You have a pound of ground meat, but it's not sausage. Don't despair—convert your pound of ground meat into sausage from the spices in your spice cabinet! You can make your own sausage seasoning recipe, which is very convenient.

Homemade sausage seasoning is great for those on low-carb or keto diets and for people who prefer to have more control over the ingredients in their food. By making your sausage seasoning, you can avoid added sugars, preservatives, and other ingredients commonly found in store-bought sausages. Plus, you can tailor the seasoning to your taste preferences and dietary needs. There are always choices, and homemade sausage seasoning is a versatile option for anyone looking to enjoy flavorful sausage and adhere to your specific dietary requirements or preferences.

Below is a Homemade Sausage Seasoning Recipe to add to your recipe collection.

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons salt or salt substitute if you're watching your salt intake
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon dried sage powder
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust according to your spice preference)
1/2 teaspoon ground fennel seeds (optional, but adds a nice flavor)
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions:

Mix all the spices and herbs in a small bowl until well combined.

Place your ground meat (venison, elk, beef, pork, or turkey) in a large mixing bowl.

Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the ground meat. Use your hands to thoroughly mix the seasoning into the meat, ensuring it's evenly distributed.

Once the seasoning is well mixed with the meat, cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.

After the meat has marinated, you can stuff it into sausage casings if you have them or form it into patties or meatballs.

If using casings, stuff the meat mixture into the casings using a sausage stuffer or a piping bag.

Cook the sausages according to your preference—grill, bake, or pan-fry them until they are cooked through.

Enjoy your homemade sausage! Adjust the seasoning to your taste preferences, and don't hesitate to experiment with different herbs and spices to create your unique flavors.