My first batch of Sausage! ***"Brats with Attitude" following ShooterRick's Lead ***

[smokin - k]

I would like to start off saying this recipe is awesome! Thanks for sharing your recipe ShooterRick! I ground up a 10 pounds of Pork Shoulder and doubled the spices listed in the below link... The only thing I did a little different was I added 6 diced up jalapeno's to the mix (also suggested by Rick). It took a little practice not popping the hog casings or getting too much air in the casings but after a couple pounds of meat I got the hang of it... Still need practice twisting them up but I'm sure it will come with time. Enjoy!                    Happy Smoking, Kean (AKA Smokin - K)

Original thread that gave me the idea:

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/100076/shooterricks-attitude-brats-recipe-and-pics-on-the-grill

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I didn't take any stuffing pics as the wife was gone and my hands were pretty dang messy and busy... Here's where the magic happened..

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My mouth is watering as I post these pics... Truly the best Brat I have ever had the pleasure of eating... They are now all Vacuum sealed and in my freezer... Well... Most of them!  Take Care, Kean

 

[terry colwell]

 

[realtorterry]

Shut the front door!!!

 

[alelover]

Those look great. Nice job for a first batch. I remember the first batch of sausage I ever made. What a mess.

 

[rbranstner]

Those look great. Did you smoke them at all or was this a fresh style sausage where they are raw and go right onto the grill?

 

[venture]

Sausage looks great!  You are on your way.

Thanks for posting the link to the recipe which I have saved.  I can never wait to try yet another of Rick's great recipes.

Good luck and good smoking.

 

[smokin - k]

Those look great. Did you smoke them at all or was this a fresh style sausage where they are raw and go right onto the grill?

I kept them raw and vacuum sealed them up.. Thought about smoking a few and eat them right from the smoker but then changed my mind. Gas Grill and or cast iron are soooo damn convienient when your hungry now... LOL! Next batch I want to do a smoked sausage. Thinking snack sticks... Any suggestions for a newb? Kean

 

[africanmeat]

Kean it looks great for first, second ,third ............. time . it is great  full stop .well done now i will go and wipe my chin .

 

[tjohnson]

Bacon and now Sausage?

What's next?

Todd

 

[smokin - k]

Bacon and now Sausage?

What's next?

Todd

Hey Todd,
Gotta keep one in the chamber at all times. Bought a whole pork leg and want to make a traditional Holiday Ham.. Plus don't forget the ham hock for the pot of beans and split pea soup... The wife loves and hates my new found passion... Kean

 

[roller]

Very good looking Sausage !!! Nice job...fun Huh ?

 

[billyj571]

Nice looking Brats Todd         

 

[billyj571]

Nice looking Brats Todd     

sorry for double post can't delete it

 

[homebrew]

Good looking brats.

Nice job!

 

[smokin vegas]

YUM!!!!!!!!  Nice job!

 

[smokin vegas]

YUM!!!!!!!!  Nice job!

 

[bluebombersfan]

Those look awesome!!  On my list now!!!!

 

[tyotrain]

my god that looks great..nice job bet they were tasty

 

[fpnmf]

Great looking sausage!!

 I love making sausage..

  Craig

 

[SmokinAl]

Awesome!

Nothing like a brat & a beer!