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I got this mixed up today. I had problems using my small hole plate in grinder last time and had sharpened them so I wanted to try it to see if worked now. Normally for breakfast sausage I just run once threw medium plate. I did large first than mixed seasonings in than ran through small one. Worked great. Using a kitchen Aid. I usually use the mixer to mix the seasonings in the meat. I have not done this and wonder if I should to get the texture right or you think good to go as is? Not sure protein extraction needed for making patties?

I have wanted to get into regular sausage making for a while but its just me cooking for and do not need any big batches. I might have to give it a go. What do you think a good starting one would be?

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I got this mixed up today. I had problems using my small hole plate in grinder last time and had sharpened them so I wanted to try it to see if worked now. Normally for breakfast sausage I just run once threw medium plate. I did large first than mixed seasonings in than ran through small one. Worked great. Using a kitchen Aid. I usually use the mixer to mix the seasonings in the meat. I have not done this and wonder if I should to get the texture right or you think good to go as is? Not sure protein extraction needed for making patties?

I have wanted to get into regular sausage making for a while but its just me cooking for and do not need any big batches. I might have to give it a go. What do you think a good starting one would be?

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Did you mix up some with the Cumberland recipe Brian?
 
After reducing the salt a bit and tweaking the sage up (using rubbed, not fresh), this hit the spot for me.

I think I've found my go-to breakfast sausage recipe! THANKS!

ETA - In case anyone is curious, I reduced the salt to 1.3%, used rubbed sage (didn't have fresh) at .4%...nothing else was changed.

My Mom, who is very, VERY picky about her breakfast sausage, loves it...high praise there, SmokinEdge! :emoji_trophy:
 
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Did my first batch today. Linked up 3/4 of it in sheep. Making patties out of the rest.
How long should I let the casings dry before I cut them apart?
 
Did my first batch today. Linked up 3/4 of it in sheep. Making patties out of the rest.
How long should I let the casings dry before I cut them apart?
It’s a fresh sausage, so no time really. You can cut them right after linking. Or rest a day in fridge then cut, but really doesn’t matter on the cut.
 
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Not sure how I missed this thread Eric, but I definitely will be trying this. The ingredients sound like a great flavor profile. Thanks for sharing the recipe. 👍
 
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It’s a fresh sausage, so no time really. You can cut them right after linking. Or rest a day in fridge then cut, but really doesn’t matter on the cut.
Thanks didn't know if they should dry a bit so they wouldn't come open. Some parts are stuffed rather tight. LoL
My first experience with sheep casing wasn't a disaster only had one blowout.
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One thing the Brits do well, IMO, is sausage, especially fresh sausage. I've made bangers MANY times (tastes similar to this recipe).
Correct. I have altered the recipe with no rusk or bread crumbs. But really just chasing flavor. The recipe as I posted is just plain delicious. I hope you enjoy it.
 
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