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Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage
Course:
dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
smoked jalapeno cheddar sausage
Calories:
Author:
Victor
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Ingredients
1
lb
pork butt
slightly fattier pieces are recommended, about 35% fat
1
lb
beef
chuck recommended
1/2
lb
smoked bacon
diced or chopped
4
jalepeno peppers
cored, seeded and diced
1/2
lb
sharp cheddar
diced
2
tsp
kosher salt
1
tsp
black pepper
coarseley ground
1/2
tsp
garlic powder
1/2
tsp
onion powder
1/2
tsp
mustard powder
1/4
tsp
sage
dried
1
cup
ice water
Instructions
Cut the beef and the pork into 1"-1.5" pieces, keeping the two separately and ensuring that the meat stays below 40F at all times.
Grind the beef through a 3/8" (10mm) plate and the pork through a 1/4" (6mm) plate.
Add the salt, the spices, the water, and mix well until the meat is sticky.
Fold in the jalapeno peppers and the cheese, making sure that they are distributed evenly.
Stuff into hog casings, tie off the ends and twist into 6" links.
Smoke over oak or hickory until the internal temperature is at least 165F. You can also cook this sausage on a grill, air fryer or a pan.