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The Ultimate Guide to the Perfect Hot Dog
Independence Day is right around the corner, but you still have time to prep for a day of grilling. This year, we challenge you: Skip the store-bought knock-offs and learn how to make your own hot...
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The Sausage Maker Guide to Tailgate Food
We’re nearly halfway through August, and while that means prime grilling time is coming to an end, we’re also nearing the kickoff to one of the best times of year for cooking: football season.Yeah, we...
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The Sausage Maker Recommends: Butchers & Meat Markets
Let’s face it: Most of us have forsaken the friendly local butcher in favor of convenient chain grocery stores—sacrificing taste and customer experience in the process. The locavore movement is a...
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How to Pair Beers & Sausage Like a Pro
It’s Oktoberfest season, which means we’ve got sausage and beer pairing on the brain (though really, when do we not?). But even when it’s not exactly the right time of year for your favorite German...
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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...
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Great 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...
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Sausage 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...
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What 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...
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Traditional 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...
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Making 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...
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Introducing 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...
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The 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...
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5 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...
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Making 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...
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Why 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,...
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Top 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...
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Delicious 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...
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How-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...
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Italian 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...
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Hawaiian 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...
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