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Minnesota Potato Sausage Recipe

Minnesota Potato Sausage Recipe

Minnesota Potato Sausage is a classic dish that has been enjoyed in Minnesota for generations. Not only are these sausages flavorful, but they're also incredibly versatile; you can serve them as an appetizer, or breakfast side dish. With just a few simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions, you can easily learn how to make this Minnesota classic right in your own home! Get started today with the ingredients and instructions below.
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Author: Dr. Leah Alexander
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Soaking: 2 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 410kcal

Equipment

  • Sausage stuffer
  • Blender or food processor 

Ingredients

  • 2 lb ground pork
  • Black pepper & kosher salt to taste
  • 3/4 lbs hog casings
  • 1 chopped yellow onion
  • 2 lb lean ground beef ground
  • 3 tsp allspice ground
  • 2 lb medium-sized Potatoes

Instructions

  • Preparing the Casings
    Before you begin preparing the sausage, it is important to soak and rinse your hog casings. Begin by filling a large bowl with cold water.
    Place the casings in the water and let them soak for at least 30 minutes.
    After soaking, run lukewarm water through each casing to remove any remaining dirt or debris.
    Once the casings are clean, set them aside until you are ready to stuff the sausage.
  • Mixing the Ingredients
    To begin making your Minnesota potato sausage, combine all of your ingredients in a large bowl and mix well with a spoon or your hands.
    Make sure that all of the ingredients are evenly distributed before transferring everything into a food processor.
  • Stuffing the Sausage
    Now it’s time to start stuffing your sausage! Begin by cutting the end of your hog casings and attaching it to a sausage stuffer.
    Start filling the casings with the sausage mixture, using light pressure as you go along.
    Once all of the casings are filled, twist each one into individual links, making sure to leave enough space between each link.
  • Cooking the Sausage
    Once your sausage is fully stuffed and twisted into links, it is time to start cooking!
    Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
    Place the sausages in the pan and cook for approximately 4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  • Serving the Sausage
    Once your sausages are cooked through.
    Remove them from the skillet and serve with your favorite sides.

Notes

  • Make use of fresh spices for the best flavor.
  • If you don’t have a sausage stuffer, you can use spoons or forks to fill the casings.
  • Be sure to cook the sausages until they are cooked through; undercooked sausages can be unsafe to eat.
  • You can also bake the sausages in a preheated 375 F oven for about 15-20 minutes.
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