DIY Dry Curing: How to Make Salami
The Art of Dry Curing MeatsTraditional dry curing techniques date back thousands of years and were used simply to preserve meat as long as possible. It was quickly realized that salting meats and...
View ArticleGreat DIY Food Gifts for the Holidays
When the biggest gift-giving holidays of the year are fast approaching, many of us start suffering from the same stressful question: What to give to that person who has everything? Well, we at the...
View ArticleSausage Spices & Seasonings 101
Spices and seasonings are what give sausage its tasty zing and help differentiate between distinct types of sausage. For example, chorizo is essentially the same thing as Polish sausage until you...
View ArticleWhat to Do with Extra Game?
Hunting seasons for most types of game are coming to an end, and we at the Sausage Maker hope it’s been as successful a season for you as it has been for us. You might have brought home many pounds of...
View ArticleTraditional Corned Beef & Smoked Pastrami
This St. Patrick’s Day, all of us here at the Sausage Maker ask you to keep one thing in mind: You don’t have to be Irish to enjoy some delicious homemade corned beef! This old-time favorite is quite...
View ArticleMaking Polish Sausage at Home
As you begin planning your Easter dinner, your mind may immediately jump to the traditional “centerpiece” ham, lamb or chicken. But don’t forget the sausage! While we do have some fabulous recipes and...
View ArticleIntroducing Sausage Maker’s Premium-Quality Wood Chips!
Making high-quality food starts with high-quality ingredients, so why would you use just any old wood chips when you’re ready to smoke your meats? Sausage Maker now offers a huge variety of...
View ArticleThe Meat Lover’s Ultimate Beginner Guide to Summer Cooking
SMOKED MEATS USING WOOD CHIPS:You’re at your favorite barbeque joint, and as you’re glancing over the menu, your eyes scan the pages for those two familiar, mouth-watering words: ‘smoked meats’. The...
View Article5 Easy and Savory Summer-Inspired Dishes That Will Take Your Cookout Game to...
Everyone knows that cookouts, picnics and backyard barbeques are a summertime tradition. These events – and the food brought to them – may be the reason why summer is considered so many people’s...
View ArticleMaking Your Own Cider 101
As the hot summer days begin to cool off and fall quickly approaches, it’s time to trade in your beach beer for a cold glass of hard cider. The crisp, refreshing taste of hard cider has made its way...
View ArticleWhy Hunters Love Jerky, And What You Need To Know About Making It At Home
Jerky is the quintessential snack of hunting season. Convenient to carry in the fields, woods, or marsh, it’s easy to appreciate the versatility and reliability of this flavorful snack. All jerky,...
View ArticleTop 10 Must-Have Gifts for Your Man This Holiday Season
Do you have a DIY-loving carnivore in your life? If so, then you are in the right place. Nothing is quite as enjoyable as making your own goods at home, and being able to take meat and process it into...
View ArticleDelicious Sausage Ideas for Thanksgiving
Some people say that Christmas is their favorite time of the year, but for us at The Sausage Maker, our favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. What more could you possibly ask for in a holiday than a...
View ArticleHow-To Steps for Smoking a Fresh Ham
CHECKLIST FOR MAKING SMOKED HAM:√ Fresh Ham√ Brining Container√ Ingredients for Brine√ Ham Bag Stockinettes√ OR 9”Dia. Red Diamond Pattern√ Stockinette Hook √ Meat Pump√ Smoker√ Remote Smoker...
View ArticleItalian Meatball Subs
Add the right amount of seasoning to turkey meatballs to make a perfect sub sandwich at home. All you need to do is combine turkey, garlic, Italian Herb Seasoning from The Sausage Maker, and salt to...
View ArticleHawaiian Burger
No need to go to the islands to get your pineapple-on-a-burger fix. The crispy bacon strips and Savory Bacon Seasoning from The Sausage Maker brings the saltiness while the pineapple delivers the sweet...
View ArticleGuacamole Burger
Who knew the same Mexican flavors you love taste great on a burger? The guacamole adds a great creamy avocado base, while the subtle flavors of the Grill Master Seasoning make the burger patty itself...
View ArticleSpicy Italian Burger
Italian flavors aren’t limited to just pasta. They go great inside burgers too combined with pepperoni and arugula salad. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette if you want to take this burger up a...
View ArticleHow to Dry Age Beef at Home
At the Sausage Maker, we are big fans of meat. We want to help our fellow enthusiasts get the highest possible enjoyment out of a great piece of meat, whether that means recommending the perfect blend...
View ArticleSunnyside Burger
How do you like your eggs? In a burger, of course. Add a little sweet potato for extra texture and thousand island dressing to tie it all together.INGREDIENTS1 beef patty1 brioche bun1 tbsp Spicy...
View ArticleUp in Smoke: A Guide to Meat Smokers & Techniques
Here at the Sausage Maker, we’re interested in all sorts of ways of preparing and enhancing meat. One of the oldest and most well-loved is, of course, smoking. Cheech & Chong jokes aside, smoking...
View ArticleHow to Make Coppa/Capicola at Home
This coppa tutorial is for those who have dabbled in the dry-cured and want to take it to the next level. We’ve aimed to make one of the more intimidating dry-cured recipes worth trying at home with...
View ArticleSausage and Cider: Perfect for Fall
Fall has arrived! With it comes a little chill in the air, a little color in the trees, and a little bit of pumpkin spice in everything (along with seasonal allergies if you’re among the unlucky). Fall...
View ArticleThe Sausage Maker Guide to Super Bowl Food
The Big Game is less than a week away, and while the Rams and Patriots are making final preparations for Super Bowl LIII, The Sausage Maker team has created a recipe game plan for hosting parties. Fans...
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The Sausage Maker GiveawayHere at The Sausage Maker, the season of deals is one that keeps on giving! From now until December 4, 2020, we are collecting entries for three prize packs totaling $2,000...
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