British Sausages + Homemade UK Sausage Seasoning:
How to Make Authentic British Sausages from Scratch
Introduction
- John introduces himself as a retired cook and presents the recipe for making authentic British pork or beef sausages from scratch.
- The recipe was suggested by Norman Cain, who wins a £15 gift voucher for his contribution.
- Viewers can find the ingredients list and full method on the channel's website, with links provided in the video description.
Preparing Sausage Seasoning
- John begins by preparing traditional UK sausage seasoning, starting with dried sage in a bowl.
- He adds equal amounts of ground nutmeg and mace (½ teaspoon each), explaining that if mace is unavailable, use 1 teaspoon of nutmeg instead.
- Black and white pepper are added (½ teaspoon each), with John noting that white pepper provides mild heat while black pepper adds spiciness.
Mixing Ingredients
- Rusk or dried breadcrumbs are introduced as an essential ingredient; John recommends buying them online due to their long shelf life.
- Minced pork is used for the sausage meat, emphasizing that it should have at least 20% fat content to avoid dryness.
- After mixing all ingredients thoroughly, he mentions spending at least 5 minutes ensuring everything is well combined.
Using Sausage Meat
- Before making sausages, John discusses alternative uses for sausage meat, including a simple sausage roll recipe.
- He encourages viewers to check out his favorite full sausage roll video linked in the description box below.
Cooking Variations
- Another option presented is forming sausage patties; he demonstrates frying them for 5 minutes on each side.
- John highlights that homemade sausage meat can be enjoyed without needing to make traditional sausages.
Making Traditional Sausages
- To create actual British sausages, a sausage stuffer is required; he shows his mid-range hand-cranked stuffer and offers a link for viewers interested in purchasing one.
- After stuffing the casings, he demonstrates how to twist them into individual sausages ready for cooking.
Conclusion and Acknowledgments
- John concludes by reiterating that homemade sausage meat can be versatile beyond just making sausages.
- He thanks supporters of his channel through various platforms like Patreon and YouTube memberships.
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