Elk Sausage Recipe

Name: Elk Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 to 6 pounds elk meat, well-trimmed (or other venison); 2 to 3 pounds pork fat, well-trimmed (2-1 ratio meat to fat); 1 tablespoon dry thyme; 1 tablespoon dry oregano; 1 tablespoon dry sage; 2 tablespoons salt; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup finely chopped garlic; 1/2 cup crushed red chili pepper flakes, (optional); 1 to 2 cups roasted, peeled, and diced green chili peppers (optional); Sun-dried tomatoes (optional); Additional garlic (optional); 10 to 15 feet sausage casing; 1/2 cup maple syrup (for breakfast sausage - optional)

Servings: persons

4 to 6 pounds elk meat, well-trimmed (or other venison)
2 to 3 pounds pork fat, well-trimmed (2-1 ratio meat to fat)
1 tablespoon dry thyme
1 tablespoon dry oregano
1 tablespoon dry sage
2 tablespoons salt
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped garlic
1/2 cup crushed red chili pepper flakes, (optional)
1 to 2 cups roasted, peeled, and diced green chili peppers (optional)
Sun-dried tomatoes (optional)
Additional garlic (optional)
10 to 15 feet sausage casing
1/2 cup maple syrup (for breakfast sausage - optional)

1
Grind each meat separately then mix together.
2
It is best if you grind the meat when it is very cold.
3
Mix the ground meat together with all the seasonings.
4
Form into small patties.
5
Saute a small piece and test for taste.
6
You may need to adjust the spices.
7
Next, place a length (10 to 15 feet) of sausage casing on a sausage horn and force mixture into casing.
8
Twist sausages in alternating directions to create 6 to 8-inch long sausages.
9
If well protected, finished sausages can be frozen in a non-frost free freezer for up to a year.
10
The sausages can be cooked directly on a grill or sauteed in a pan.
11
For best results, boil sausages first and finish on grill or pan.
12
Can serve with maple syrup.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 to 6 pounds elk meat, well-trimmed (or other venison), 2 to 3 pounds pork fat, well-trimmed (2-1 ratio meat to fat), 1 tablespoon dry thyme, 1 tablespoon dry oregano, and more.

Yes, Elk Sausage falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Elk Sausage

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