Description
Zesty Pickled Sausage brings tangy German-style preservation to classic meat lovers. Crisp vinegar notes and spicy undertones create a bold snack that complements beer gardens and backyard gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Ingredients:
- 2 lbs polish sausage or beef frankfurters
- 0.5 lbs additional pork sausage
Pickling Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 cups white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp black peppercorns
- 2 tbsp sugar
Aromatic and Flavor Ingredients:
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 small white onion
- 1 tbsp mustard seeds
Instructions
- Slice polish sausage and pork sausage into bite-sized rounds, approximately 1-inch thick, ensuring uniform pieces for consistent pickling.
- Peel and roughly chop garlic cloves and white onion, preparing the aromatic base for the pickling liquid.
- In a medium saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, kosher salt, sugar, black peppercorns, mustard seeds, and red pepper flakes, creating a robust pickling brine.
- Add chopped garlic, onion, and bay leaves to the liquid mixture, allowing the ingredients to infuse and develop complex flavor profiles.
- Heat the pickling liquid over medium-high temperature, stirring occasionally until salt and sugar completely dissolve, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Remove saucepan from heat and let the pickling liquid cool to room temperature, allowing the aromatic spices to fully release their essence.
- Arrange sausage rounds in clean, sterilized glass jars, ensuring pieces are packed tightly but not compressed.
- Carefully pour the cooled pickling liquid over the sausage, making sure all pieces are completely submerged.
- Seal jars tightly with lids and refrigerate for at least 48 hours before consuming, enabling thorough flavor absorption and pickling process.
- Store pickled sausages in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, enjoying their tangy and spicy characteristics as a unique appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Slice sausages evenly to guarantee consistent pickling and texture throughout each bite.
- Choose high-quality, fresh sausages with good fat content for maximum flavor absorption during pickling process.
- Experiment with different pepper varieties like jalapeño or serrano for customized heat levels in your pickled sausage.
- Sterilize jars thoroughly to prevent bacterial growth and extend refrigerated storage time of pickled sausages.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg