A.C. Legg Maple Breakfast Sausage

Sausage Making Tip #1: To prevent the sausage from crumbling during cooking, it's essential to keep the meat at near-freezing temperatures throughout the entire sausage-making process.

Sausage Making Tip #2: Limit the time the sausage spends at room temperature to 30 minutes or less. Before you begin, calculate how many pounds of sausage you can grind, stuff, or package within that timeframe. If you have a large quantity to create, break it into smaller batches that can be processed in under 30 minutes. This practice not only helps maintain the meat's cold temperature—ensuring food safety—but also results in a sausage with improved flavor.

For a delightful flavor that appeals to all ages, consider this mild pork sausage seasoning blend. The combination of nutmeg and ginger, alongside a hint of maple flavoring, creates a taste profile that's both nostalgic and universally loved.

You will need one 10 oz. bag of AC Leggs Old Plantation Maple Flavored Breakfast Sausage Seasoning Blend #8, which is suitable for seasoning up to 25 pounds of meat.

For smaller batches, here’s a breakdown: for every 5 pounds of meat, use 5 tablespoons of seasoning. To prepare the full batch, combine the entire contents of the seasoning bag with 25 pounds of meat, which can be lean pork (boneless pork shoulder butts are an acceptable substitute if you can't find 80/20 pork trim from your butcher). Alternatively, you can use a mix of 22 pounds of lean pork and 3 pounds of lean beef.

To start, cut the meat into small chunks for easier mixing, then add the entire seasoning bag to the meat and mix thoroughly to ensure an even distribution of flavor. Once your mixture is ready, stuff it into natural hog casings to create links, or package the sausage into 1-pound bulk freezer bags for later use.

It's important to note that this seasoning contains no MSG, ensuring a wholesome creation for you and your family. Additionally, Legg's exclusive high-barrier, multi-wall packaging protects the seasoning's freshness and flavor for at least 12 months, allowing you to enjoy that delicious homemade sausage whenever you desire.

By adhering to these tips and using high-quality seasoning, you can create sausages that not only taste excellent but also maintain their desired texture during cooking. As you explore your sausage-making journey, keep these guidelines in mind for a successful and enjoyable experience. From family breakfasts to summer barbecues, your homemade sausages are sure to impress friends and family alike!

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