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Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage

Crafted with ease and taste in mind, this recipe is a great choice.

Course: Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Pork butt slightly fattier pieces are recommended, about 35% fat
  • 1 lb beef chuck recommended
  • 1/2 lb smoked bacon diced or chopped
  • 4 jalepeno peppers cored, seeded and diced
  • 1/2 lb sharp cheddar diced
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper coarseley ground
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp mustard powder
  • 1/4 tsp sage dried
  • 1 cup ice water

Instructions

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  1. Cut the beef and the pork into 1"-1.5" pieces, keeping the two separately and ensuring that the meat stays below 40F at all times.
  2. Grind the beef through a 3/8" (10mm) plate and the pork through a 1/4" (6mm) plate.
  3. Add the salt, the spices, the water, and mix well until the meat is sticky.
  4. Fold in the jalapeno peppers and the cheese, making sure that they are distributed evenly.
  5. Stuff into hog casings, tie off the ends and twist into 6" links.
  6. Smoke over oak or hickory until the internal temperature is at least 165F. You can also cook this sausage on a grill, air fryer or a pan.