Texas Hot Link Sausage

[Dave Rowell]

I miss having good Texas hot link sausage from where I grew up, Texas! We've lived in elk country since 1989. Elk Has replaced beef completely in our diet since moving to Montana. I have made many types of sausage from elk, but not Texas hot links, because we like bulk sausage for breakfast. I made links once before and it turned out good. I have a good recipe for Texas hots, but don't really want to mess with links right now. Has anyone eaten bulk patty sausage from Texas hot blends? If I decide it must be stuffed, I can always do that after trying sausage patties first. What experience do you have using that blend for bulk sausage?

 

[smokerjim]

Never had it but can't imagine there would be a big difference.

 

[chopsaw]

I have a good recipe for Texas hots, but don't really want to mess with links right now.

Patty it up and enjoy .
Cooking from raw I'm assuming ? Not cured and smoked .

 

[Dave Rowell]

Patty it up and enjoy .
Cooking from raw I'm assuming ? Not cured and smoked .

Yes. That is correct.

 

[chopsaw]

Yes. That is correct.

You're good . Mix it up . I just did some ground turkey breast with a commercial mix . Adkins farmers sausage . I also have the Adkins East Texas hot link . Both good , and I've done both pork . Makes a great breakfast patty .

 

[Hijack73]

Yes. That is correct.

For what it's worth, if your would like to cure the meat (we can get you squared away on that process if you aren't familiar with it) I have been known more than a few times to not bother with making links and smoking the cured sausage I make. It fries up AND grills and tastes absolutely delicious that way.

I just cure the meat, grind, mix in the spices and work it to get the right consistency then I make patties and fry it up or toss it on the pellet grill for a while.

Makes GREAT sandwiches.