Homemade Sausages

To prepare some delicious sausages, we start by chopping the meat. In this regard, we use a meat grinder with a large sieve to achieve the right texture. Choose pork and beef or a combination of both, depending on your preferences. Once the meat is chopped, we move on to the next step.

In a pot, we add about 1/2 liter of water and put it on medium heat to warm up. When the water starts to boil, we add 200 grams of salt, mixing well to dissolve it completely. This salty mixture will give the meat a delicious flavor. We continue by adding 20 grams of ground pepper, which will add a spicy note, and about 3 good handfuls of paprika, preferably sweet or smoked, depending on the desired taste. We mix all the ingredients well to obtain a uniform marinade.

This marinade is poured over the chopped meat, and now comes the essential step: kneading. We use our hands to combine the meat well with the marinade, adding crushed garlic to taste. The amount of garlic can vary depending on individual preferences; some prefer a more intense flavor, while others prefer a subtler one. It is important to knead the mixture well so that all the flavors integrate perfectly. In the end, we taste the mixture and adjust the spices, adding salt or pepper if necessary.

After obtaining a uniform and flavorful mixture, it is time to fill the intestines with the meat mixture. We use a sausage stuffer to facilitate this process, making sure that the filling is well compacted but not too tight to avoid bursting the intestine. After filling, we pierce a few portions with a needle to allow air to escape during the cooking process.

We twist the sausages at intervals of about 50 centimeters and place them on narrow boards so that they are well supported. They will be left to dry in a cool place, preferably in a well-ventilated area, for 24 hours. This step is crucial as it helps develop the flavors and remove moisture.

The next morning, the sausages are ready to be smoked. We place them in the smoker, where the smoke will penetrate the meat, giving it an unmistakable flavor and an appetizing appearance. The smoking process takes a few hours, and the final result will be a delicacy that everyone will appreciate. Enjoy the sausages at a family meal or at a gathering with friends, sharing the joy of preparing them!