Best Pickled Sausage Recipes

ROBBY'S PICKLED BAR SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Make brine by combining first four ingredients and bringing to a boil in a saucepan.
• Cut sausage into equal sized links, approximately 3" each.
• Place sausage and bay leaves into a sterilized gallon size glass jar.
• Pour brine over sausage and seal jug.
• Store in refrigerator for 2-3 days. The longer it sits, the better it gets.
• Note: Your ability to fit all of the sausage into the jar will depend on what brand you buy.

AUNT MIM'S PICKLED POLISH SAUSAGE

Steps:

• 1. Cut the kielbasa into chuncks (appetizer sized) and add to a clean mason jar (use a big one)
• 2. Add in whole garlic cloves. (we love garlic so we use a lot of them and they can be eaten as well later) Use how ever many you would like to suit your taste.
• 3. Add in 4 or 5 bay leaves and a few pinches of crushed red pepper flakes (again, to suit your taste)
• 4. Fill the mason jar abour 3/4 full with the vinegar. Then fill the remaining 1/4 of the jar with water.
• 5. Put the lid on and shake to blend. Keep refrigerated (they don't seem to last too long in our fridge but they are good for a couple weeks at least)

SAUSAGE AND CHEESE-STUFFED POBLANO PEPPERS WITH QUICK-PICKLED RED ONIONS AND RADISHES

Steps:

• Position a rack on the top of the oven and preheat to broil.
• Combine the vinegar, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/3 cup warm water in a mason jar. Cover and shake to combine until the sugar and salt dissolve. Add the onions and radishes and set aside.
• Drizzle the oil over the peppers, season with 1 teaspoon salt and arrange on a baking sheet cut-side up. Broil on the upper rack of the oven until blistered and softened, 4 to 6 minutes.
• Mix together the pork, garlic, paprika, chili powder, cumin and 2 teaspoons salt in a large bowl. Transfer to a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook, breaking up the pork into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from the heat, drain the excess fat and set aside to cool.
• Stir half of the cheese into the pork. Distribute the mixture evenly in the cavities of the peppers. Top with remaining cheese and broil until melted and bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Top with the pickled onions and radishes. Garnish with cilantro and enjoy!

PICKLED SAUSAGE (BAR)

Steps:

• 1. Cut sausage into 1 to 2 inch pieces and put into quart jar. This should fill the jar just about to the neck.
• 2. Put spices in and fill the jar 3/4 full with white vinegar. Fill rest with water. Put lid on and shake.
• 3. Put in refrigerator for at least 3 days. I also use this recipe to pickle pork for Red Beans and Rice.

SAUTéED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH SAUSAGE AND PICKLED RED ONION

Steps:

• Toss onion in vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet (at least 12-inches) over medium-high heat. Add sausage, using a wooden spoon or spatula to break it up into smaller pieces. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sausage is cooked through, browned and crispy, 8 to 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove sausage from skillet, leaving any fat behind. Set aside.
• Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the skillet along with brussels sprouts. Season with salt and pepper and shake skillet so that most of the sprouts land cut-side down, turning some over with a fork, if necessary. Cook, without stirring, until brussels sprouts are well browned on one side, 5 to 8 minutes. Shake skillet to continue to brown sprouts all over, another 5 to 8 minutes. Add sausage back into skillet and stir to combine.
• Remove from heat and add onions and any vinegar left over, tossing to coat. Season with salt and pepper, add parsley and serve.

SAUSAGE, MUSHROOM, AND PICKLED-PEPPER PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F with a pizza stone or baking sheet set on a rack in lowest position. Drizzle 3 tablespoons oil onto a rimmed quarter-sheet pan (9 by 12 1/2 inches). Stretch dough to edges of pan. Drizzle evenly with remaining 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper.
• Spread marinara evenly over dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Top evenly with cheese, then sausage, mushrooms, onion, and peppers. Bake in pan on stone until bubbly and crust is golden brown and set on bottom, 20 to 22 minutes. Top with basil; serve.

PORK AND FENNEL SAUSAGE SANDWICH WITH PICKLED HOT PEPPERS, BROCCOLI RABE AND PROVOLONE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Chill a large metal bowl and all the grinder parts until very cold.
• For the sausage: Assemble the grinder with the chilled parts using the large-holed grinding plate. Combine the pork, garlic, fennel pollen, salt, crushed red pepper flakes, fennel seeds and Parmesan in the chilled metal bowl. Pass the meat through the grinder back into the chilled metal bowl. Switch to the medium-size plate and pass the ground meat through again. Add 1/4 cup ice water and quickly knead the meat mixture together with your hands.
• Fit the horn (stuffing attachment) onto the grinder. Grease the horn with oil and gently slide the hog casing onto the attachment, leaving about 2 inches at the end. Add meat to the hopper and turn the grinder on. Let the air run through the casing until the meat starts to come out. Once you see the meat, turn the machine off and knot the casing end. Turn the machine back on and keep feeding the meat mixture into the machine. Using your other hand, guide the casing off the horn as it fills. Continue until you run out of casing, leaving a short tail on the end.
• Form the filled casing into links by gently pinching and then twisting it. The sausage links should be equal in size, 3 to 4 inches each. Tie each twist with twine and puncture the links all over with a teasing needle or sausage pricker. You should have 8 to 10 links total.
• For the toppings and assembly: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Blanch the broccoli rabe until bright green, about 30 seconds then use a slotted spoon or spider to transfer to a bowl. Leave the water on the heat for the sausages. When cool enough to handle, Squeeze out the excess moisture in the broccoli rabe and roughly chop. Set aside.
• Reduce the blanching water to low heat so it is hot, but not bubbling. Carefully drop the sausages into the hot water and poach for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until they reach an internal temperature of 150 to 156 degrees F. Remove from the poaching liquid and place on a baking sheet.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium saute pan and add the onions with a pinch of salt. Sweat the onions until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes, then add the cherry peppers and broccoli rabe. Toss everything together and add a splash of the pickled pepper brine. Season to taste with salt. Remove to a bowl and wipe out the saute pan.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the same pan over medium heat and brown sausages on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Lower the heat if they start to burst.
• Open the hoagie rolls and use your fingers to scoop out some of the bread from the top part of the roll. Brush the cut sides of each roll with olive oil and place open faced on a baking sheet. Toast in the oven until warmed through until lightly golden, about 5 minutes.
• Lay provolone slices on the toasted rolls and melt in the oven, 3 to 4 minutes. Cut the sausage links apart, remove the strings and slice on a bias. Lay the slices over the melted provolone and top with the broccoli rabe-pepper mix and more provolone. Transfer back to the oven to heat through and continue melting cheese, 3 to 5 minutes.

SPICY EGG SANDWICH WITH SAUSAGE AND PICKLED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Using damp hands, form sausage into two 1/4"-thick patties.
• Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high until hot. Cook patties until golden brown on bottom side, about 2 minutes. Turn and continue to cook until other side is browned and cooked through, 2-3 minutes more. Transfer to a plate. Wipe out skillet.
• Heat butter over medium in same skillet until melted. Cook eggs, undisturbed, until whites are set, edges are golden, and yolks are still runny, 4-5 minutes. Season with salt and red pepper flakes (if using). Remove pan from heat.
• Spread harissa on 2 muffin halves. Top with feta, patties, eggs, peppers, and cilantro. Spread mayonnaise on remaining muffin halves, then close up sandwiches.

HOT ITALIAN SAUSAGE PANINI WITH PICKLED PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a large pot, combine the white vinegar, water, red pepper flakes, salt, sugar, and garlic and bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, remove the pot from the heat and add the sliced peppers and onions. Let the ingredients pickle at room temperature for about 30 minutes. The peppers will last up to 1 month in a re-sealable container that has been stored in fridge.
• Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Arrange the butterflied sausages on the grill, cut side down. Cover the sausages with a sheet pan and weigh it down with a tea kettle filled with water or a heavy pan. Grill for 4 to 5 minutes per side.
• Slice the rolls in half and brush them, inside and out, with the olive oil. Layer a slice of provolone over the bottom half of each roll. Add the cooked sausages to the cheese, top with some of the pickled peppers and onions, then finish with 3 pieces of shaved Parmesan and, finally, cover with the top half of each roll. Put the sandwiches in a panini press, 2 or 3 at a time, and cook until the bread is crisp and cheese is melted, about 4 to 5 minutes. If you do not have a panini press, grill the sandwiches in a large skillet over medium heat and put a cast iron or heavy-bottomed pan on the sandwiches to flatten. Cook for 3 minutes per side. Transfer the sandwiches to a serving platter and serve.

SPICY SAUSAGE RAGU NACHOS WITH PICKLED ONIONS

Steps:

• Make the ragu: Put the garlic, celery, onions and fennel in a food processor and puree to make a coarse paste. Coat a wide, deep pan with the olive oil and put over medium-high heat. Add the pureed veggies and season with salt; cook until all the liquid has evaporated and the veggies begin to stick to the pan-you want to brown the crap out of these guys until crud starts to form on the bottom of the pan. Stir occasionally to scrape up the browned bits, then let the crud form again. Be patient here and don't rush it: This is where the big flavor develops; it will take up to 30 minutes.
• When the lovely brown crud has formed and been scraped down a couple of times, stir in the tomato paste. Let it start to brown a little, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes. There's not much liquid at this point to keep things from burning, so move fast: Add the wine, stir to combine and scrape up any remaining browned bits. Cook until about half of the wine has evaporated, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned, 10 to 15 minutes. (This is where another round of big flavor is formed, so take your time.)
• Add enough water to cover the meat by about 1/2 inch. Stir to combine well, then add the bay leaves and thyme bundle. Taste, season with salt and taste again; it's by no means done, but it should taste good. Bring the sauce to a boil (BTB) and reduce to a simmer (RTS). Continue cooking for 3 hours, tasting, seasoning and adding more water as needed. Discard the bay leaves and thyme.
• Meanwhile, make the pickled onions: Combine the vinegar, 1/2 cup cold water, the sugar, 1 tablespoon salt and the hot sauce in a bowl. Add the sliced onion and let sit, at least 1 hour. Drain.
• Assemble the nachos: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread a layer of tortilla chips on an ovenproof platter. Top with a layer of the ragu and cover with the parmigiano and fontina cheeses. Bake until the cheeses melt, 5 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, mix the chopped chipotle, adobo sauce and mascarpone in a bowl. Sprinkle the arugula over the nachos and finish with dollops of the chipotle mascarpone and the pickled onions. A gooey cheesy treat. Delish.

PICKLED SAUSAGE AND EGGS

Steps:

• 1. Make sure Eggs are boiled and peeled, rinse to remove any shell left on them. Set aside to dry.
• 2. Slice Beef kielbasa into 1 to 1 1/2 inch pieces. Place in large pot.
• 3. Add eggs, onion, pickling spice and garlic.
• 4. Cover with Red wine Vinegar and water.
• 5. Bring to boil. Cover and reduce heat, simmering for 45 mins
• 6. Remove from heat let cool to room temp.
• 7. Using a large clean empty jar spoon in sausage, eggs and onions.(I used a 64oz empty jar, had some left over but I ate them)
• 8. Ladle in liquid until covered. Place cap on jar and refrigerate 24 hrs.
• 9. Next day skin off any hardened fat
• 10. keep refrigerated. should keep at least 2 to 3 wks. if they last that long

SWEET AND SPICY SAUSAGE RAGU NACHOS WITH PICKLED ONIONS

Steps:

• For the ragu: Put the garlic, celery, onions and fennel in a food processor and puree to a coarse paste.
• Coat a wide, deep pan with olive oil. Add the pureed veggies, season with salt and bring to medium-high heat. Cook the veggies until all the liquid has evaporated and they begin to stick to the pan - you want to brown the crap out of these guys until crud starts to form on the bottom of the pan. Stir occasionally to scrape up the brown bits, and then let the crud form again. Be patient here and don't rush it, this is where the big flavor develops; it will take up to 30 minutes.
• When the lovely brown crud has formed and been scraped down a couple of times, add the tomato paste, stirring to combine. Let it start to brown a little and continue stirring for 2 to 3 minutes. There's not much liquid at this point to keep things from burning, so be careful and move fast. Add the wine, stir to combine and scrape up any remaining brown bits. Cook until about half the wine has evaporated, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Add both the spicy and sweet sausage and, using a spoon to break it up, cook until the meat is brown (this is where another round of big brown flavors is formed, so take your time), 10 to 15 minutes.
• Add enough water to the pan to cover the meat by about 1/2-inch. Stir to combine well, and then add the bay leaves and thyme bundle. Taste, season with salt and taste again; it's by no means done, but it should taste good. Bring the sauce to a boil (BTB) and reduce to a simmer (RTS). Continue cooking, checking occasionally, for 3 hours, tasting, seasoning and adding more water as needed.
• For the pickled onions: In a medium bowl, combine the red wine vinegar with 1/2 cup cold tap water. Stir in the sugar, salt and hot sauce.
• Add the sliced onions and let sit for at least 1 hour. To assemble: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. On a large platter, spread out a layer of tortilla chips. Spoon a layer of the ragu over the chips. Cover with a layer of Parmigianino and fontina cheeses. Place in the oven until the cheese melts, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Remove from the oven, sprinkle a layer of arugula over the top and finish with a large dollop of mascarpone cheese. A gooey cheesy treat. Delish.

SAUTéED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH SAUSAGE AND PICKLED RED ONION

Steps:

• Toss onion in vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet (at least 12-inches) over medium-high heat. Add sausage, using a wooden spoon or spatula to break it up into smaller pieces. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sausage is cooked through, browned and crispy, 8 to 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove sausage from skillet, leaving any fat behind. Set aside.
• Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the skillet along with brussels sprouts. Season with salt and pepper and shake skillet so that most of the sprouts land cut-side down, turning some over with a fork, if necessary. Cook, without stirring, until brussels sprouts are well browned on one side, 5 to 8 minutes. Shake skillet to continue to brown sprouts all over, another 5 to 8 minutes. Add sausage back into skillet and stir to combine.
• Remove from heat and add onions and any vinegar left over, tossing to coat. Season with salt and pepper, add parsley and serve.

SPICY EGG SANDWICH WITH SAUSAGE AND PICKLED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preparation Using damp hands, form sausage into two 1/4"-thick patties. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high until hot. Cook patties until golden brown on bottom side, about 2 minutes. Turn and continue to cook until other side is browned and cooked through, 2-3 minutes more. Transfer to a plate. Wipe out skillet. Heat butter over medium in same skillet until melted. Cook eggs, undisturbed, until whites are set, edges are golden, and yolks are still runny, 4-5 minutes. Season with salt and red pepper flakes (if using). Remove pan from heat. Spread harissa on 2 muffin halves. Top with feta, patties, eggs, peppers, and cilantro. Spread mayonnaise on remaining muffin halves, then close up sandwiches.

PORK SAUSAGE WITH PICKLED GRILLED FENNEL, RICOTTA, AND ARUGULA

Steps:

• In a bowl, toss the fennel in 1 teaspoon of the oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the fennel on a grill or in a grill pan over high heat and cook until slightly charred, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and transfer to a bowl. Add the white wine vinegar, toss, and set aside in room temperature to marinate for 1 hour or more.
• Shape the sausage into four patties. Add 3 teaspoons of the oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook for 5 minutes on each side. In a bowl, toss the arugula in the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and the balsamic vinegar, and season with salt and pepper.
• Cut the ciabatta rolls in half. Place the fennel on the bottom halves, followed by the sausage patties. Top with the ricotta and arugula. Close the sandwiches and serve.

PICKLED SAUSAGE

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium-high heat, combine the water, salt, vinegar, and red food coloring. Bring to a boil. Cut the sausage links into halves or thirds, depending on size, and place into a large sterile jar. Pour the hot vinegar mixture in with the sausage, secure the lid, and let stand for 2 days before serving.

BAR ROOM PICKLED EGGS AND SAUSAGE RECIPE - (3.6/5)

Steps:

• Hard boil 18 eggs and boil 3 packages Polish sausage until they float. Arrange eggs and sausage in layers, pack to top. Take care not to split eggs. Combine all other ingedients in a medium sauce pan and simmer for 5 minutes. While still hot, carefully pour brine until full. Put lid on tight sake to mix for 3 days and enjoy!

SAUSAGE AND MOZZARELLA QUICHE WITH PICKLED CHERRY PEPPERS

Steps:

• For the crust: Par-bake the crust according to package directions. Let cool slightly before adding the filling.
• Adjust the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
• For the filling: Combine the cheese, sausage and cherry peppers in a small bowl and sprinkle it in an even layer over into the crust.
• For the custard: Whisk together the heavy cream, parsley, eggs, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl.
• Pour the custard over the filling and bake until the quiche is set, 35 to 50 minutes. Let cool at least 30 minutes before serving warm or at room temperature.

SAUTéED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH SAUSAGE AND PICKLED RED ONION

Steps:

• Preparation Toss onion in vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly and set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet (at least 12-inches) over medium-high heat. Add sausage, using a wooden spoon or spatula to break it up into smaller pieces. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sausage is cooked through, browned and crispy, 8 to 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove sausage from skillet, leaving any fat behind. Set aside. Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the skillet along with brussels sprouts. Season with salt and pepper and shake skillet so that most of the sprouts land cut-side down, turning some over with a fork, if necessary. Cook, without stirring, until brussels sprouts are well browned on one side, 5 to 8 minutes. Shake skillet to continue to brown sprouts all over, another 5 to 8 minutes. Add sausage back into skillet and stir to combine. Remove from heat and add onions and any vinegar left over, tossing to coat. Season with salt and pepper, add parsley and serve.

SCANDI-STYLE SAUSAGE HASH WITH PICKLED BEETROOT

Steps:

• Boil a pan of water. Add the sausages and cook for 5 mins, then add the potatoes for another 5 mins. Drain well and slice the sausages.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a small frying pan and fry the onion and apple until softened. Add the sliced sausages, potatoes and seasoning, then increase the heat and fry until golden and crispy, mashing the potatoes a little as you fry. If your pan is ovenproof, crack the egg on top and grill for a few mins until cooked to your liking. If not, fry the egg in a second pan.
• Mix the grated beetroot, dressing and vinegar together, and serve with the hot sausage hash, fried egg and rocket.