Pickled Sausage Recipe
A bold and tangy snack that is easy to make at home. These pickled sausages are firm, spicy, and perfect for parties or game night.
Equipment
- Large Glass Jar
- Small Saucepan
- Sharp Knife
- Cutting Board
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
- 16 oz Smoked Sausage
- 2 cups White Vinegar
- 1 cup Water
- 1 tbsp Pickling Salt
- 1 tbsp White Sugar
- 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 3 cloves Garlic
Instructions
Step 1:
- Wash your glass jar with hot soapy water. Rinse it well and let it dry. This keeps your snack very fresh.
Step 2:
- Place the sausages on your cutting board. Slice them into three-inch long pieces. You can also cut them into rounds.
Step 3:
- Pack the sausage pieces into the clean jar. Push them down to fit as many as possible. Leave some room at the top.
Step 4:
- Peel the garlic cloves with your fingers. Drop them into the jar with the meat. Add the red pepper flakes now too.
Step 5:
- Put the vinegar and water in the saucepan. Add the salt and the white sugar. Stir the mixture with a big spoon.
Step 6:
- Turn the stove to medium-high heat. Bring the liquid to a rolling boil. Let it boil for three full minutes.
Step 7:
- Carefully pour the hot liquid into the jar. Cover all the sausage pieces completely. Stop just below the rim of the jar.
Step 8:
- Wipe the rim of the jar with a cloth. Put the lid on and twist it tight. Let the jar sit on the counter.
Step 9:
- Wait for the jar to reach room temperature. Then place the jar in the refrigerator. Let it sit for three days.
Notes
➜ Use pre-cooked sausages for the best safety.
➜ Do not use copper pots for the vinegar.
➜ Keep the sausages fully under the brine liquid.
➜ Wait three days for the best spicy flavor.
➜ Add a bay leaf for a woody aroma.
➜ Ensure the jar lid is sealed very tight.