12+ Homemade Sausage Recipes - No Special Equipment Needed! (2024)

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Learn how to use our method for making homemade sausages without special equipment. We cover fresh sausages like Italian and breakfast sausages, all the way to pepperoni and even headcheese. You’ll learn everything you need to know to make delicious sausages at home.

My dad, Barry Pittman, is an expert sausage maker. In the past year, he took all of his sausage expertise and investigated how he could help others to make sausages at home, without them needing to buy any special equipment. We are now delighted to share all of his recipes and techniques with you here in our Homemade Sausage Series.

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Here Are All Of The Recipes And Tutorials That You Need To Make Delicious Sausages At Home

The Basic Technique For Making Sausages Without Special Equipment (Skinless Sausages)

If you want to make homemade sausages but you don’t have any special equipment like a sausage stuffer or smoker, don’t worry. We have all of the info that you need here to make sausages at home without buying any special tools. The ingredients are all things that you can get at your local grocery store, or online, as well.

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Homemade Kielbasa

Homemade Kielbasa, which we also call Garlic Sausage, is surprisingly easy to make at home, even without any special sausage-making equipment (skinless kielbasa). It tastes so good, you’re going to love being able to make this yourself!

Homemade Salami

Homemade salami is easy to make at home, even without any special equipment, like a smoker or sausage stuffer. The best part about it is that you know exactly what goes into it, and you can customize it to your taste. Oh, and it’s delicious too!

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Homemade Pepperoni

Pepperoni is always delicious, but especially so when you make your own. We’re showing you how to make pepperoni at home, with or without special sausage-making equipment. Pizza is never going to be the same again!

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Homemade Italian Sausage Seasoning Blend

Mix up a batch of Italian Sausage Seasoning and then use it to make homemade Italian sausages. Or, put it in soups and sauces to make everything taste like delicious Italian sausages!

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Italian Sausage Meat

You can make your own Italian sausage meat at home, and then use it in recipes that call for sausage but where the goal is for the sausage to be crumbly and spread out through the dish. Or, use the sausage meat to make your own Italian sausage patties, no special equipment required!

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Homemade Italian Sausages

Italian sausages are easy to make at home. The best part is that you get to customize them to your own taste! We give you instructions for making them without any special equipment (skinless sausages), and for if you do have sausage-making equipment too.

Homemade Pressed Ham and Ham Sausage

Ham sausage is flavorful and juicy. Homemade ham sausage is even tastier! We show you three ways to make it: In a ham maker (this makes “pressed ham”), using a sausage-stuffer, and with no special equipment at all.

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Italian Turkey Sausage Meat

You can make Italian turkey sausage meat at home, and then use it in your favorite pasta and soup recipes. For any recipes where the intent is to have crumbled sausage throughout the dish, this can be your go-to ingredient! Or, make your own Italian turkey sausage patties, with no special equipment required!

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Homemade Italian Turkey Sausages

Italian turkey sausages are great to make at home. The best part is that you can customize them to your own preferences! We give you instructions for making them without special equipment (skinless sausages), and for if you have sausage-making equipment tools already.

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Breakfast Sausage Seasoning Mix

Mix up a batch of breakfast sausage seasoning to make your own sausage patties, or use the seasoning in your favorite recipes to make them taste like breakfast sausages, even if there’s no sausage in them!

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Homemade Breakfast Sausage Patties

Homemade breakfast sausage patties are delicious and easy to make. The best thing is that you know exactly what has gone into them. These are sausages that you can feel great about!

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Homemade Breakfast Sausage Links

Breakfast sausages are such a delicious part of breakfast, and now you can make your own! We give instructions for with and without special equipment (skinless sausages), so you can jump in and start making them today!

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Homemade Deli-Style Headcheese

This homemade deli-style headcheese is surprisingly easy to make, it’s delicious, and the best part is that you know exactly what’s in it. We show you how to make it using a Ham Maker, and also how to make it with no special equipment at all!

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Homemade Turkey Breakfast Sausage Patties

Homemade turkey sausage patties are delicious and easy to make. The best part is that you know exactly what’s in them. These are turkey breakfast sausages that you can feel great about!

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Homemade Turkey Breakfast Sausages

Turkey breakfast sausages are delicious and healthy too. And now, you can make them at home so that you know exactly what’s in them. We give instructions for with and without special equipment (skinless sausages), so you can jump in and start making them today!

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We hope you enjoy learning all about sausage-making. It’s such a wonderful hobby, and the result is so delicious. We can’t wait to hear about all of your experiences!

Christine and Barry 🙂

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FAQs

Can you make sausages without a machine? ›

You can make sausage without a meat grinder or stuffing machine by mincing and mixing your ingredients well and then using a sausage stuffing funnel, just like they've done all through history.

What equipment is needed to make sausage? ›

Sausage Making Supplies
  1. Sausage Stuffers.
  2. Sausage Casings.
  3. Vacuum Sealers.
  4. Butcher Paper & Twine.
  5. Meat and Bone Saws.
  6. Indoor Smokehouses.
  7. Spice Blends.

How do you age homemade sausage? ›

String up the finished sausages so that they do not touch one another, and leave them to sweat for a day (approx. 68-75°F and 80% humidity). Then let them hang for five days at about 62°F and 70% relative humidity, spraying them every day on all sides with brine.

Is it cheaper to make your own sausage? ›

It is cheaper to make your own sausage than to purchase premade sausage. Reduced cost isn't the only advantage of making your own sausage.

What is binder for sausage? ›

Many sausages use a binder - usually wheat crumb, or for gluten-free - potato starch. We prefer to use only meat and spices but if you want a binder you can use breadcrumbs (about 3 tablespoons/lb meat).

How are cheap sausages made? ›

Off-Cuts and Byproducts

Fillers can include breadcrumbs, rice, or other starchy ingredients that help to bulk up the sausage and reduce the overall cost of production. These components are typically less desirable and, therefore, less expensive than the prime cuts of meat used for steaks and roasts.

What are the three basic ingredients in sausages? ›

The main ingredients of a sausage are meat, fat, binding agents and water. There are three stages involved in preparing them: mincing the meat and fat, mixing the different ingredients together and filling. Filing is where the mixture is put into the casing.

What is the main ingredient in sausage? ›

A sausage is a type of meat product usually made from ground meat—often pork, beef, or poultry—along with salt, spices and other flavourings. Other ingredients, such as grains or breadcrumbs may be included as fillers or extenders.

How is traditional sausage made? ›

Most sausage, however, is made by placing the ground ingredients in some type of forming device to give them shape and hold them together for thermal processing. The casing materials may be natural or manufactured. Natural casings are the gastrointestinal tracts of cattle, sheep and hogs.

How long does it take to air dry sausage? ›

Most connoisseurs believe that the sausage gets better with age, so the longer it air dries, the better. I've just hung these air-dried links on my back porch. After a few weeks, they'll begin to take on a different look. They'll get hard, darker, and a little shriveled.

How long do you hang sausage to dry? ›

The 50mm casing should take about 3-4 weeks to result in the perfect fermented dry sausage.

How long do homemade sausages last? ›

Uncooked fresh sausage can be stored in the refrigerator one to two days; after cooking, keep for three to four days refrigerated (40 °F or less). Hard or dry sausage (such as pepperoni and Genoa salami), whole and unopened, can be stored indefinitely in the refrigerator or for up to six weeks in the pantry.

What is the best meat for homemade sausage? ›

Pork. Butt/Shoulder: Boneless pork butt is very common for making sausages. It contains 20-30% fat so is perfect for sausages as this is the perfect fat to meat ratio (or you can add another 5% fat for extra tenderness and juiciness). If buying from the butcher, request 'boneless shoulder/butt'.

How much sausage do I need for 12 people? ›

Are you having a sausage party? Or are you just having people over for dinner and need to know how many pounds of sausage to buy? In my experience, when it comes to sausages, a good rule of thumb is a half-pound per person.

What makes a high quality sausage? ›

The best sausages are made from good cuts of meat with plenty of fat, which will cook quickly and be tender and juicy inside the usually narrow casing, which is why pure meat sausages with no additives are generally more expensive than cheaper varieties which are laced with preservative and other adulterants.

How do you stuff sausage by hand? ›

To stuff sausage by hand, slip the open end of a prepared casing over the tube of a funnel and work the casing onto the tube, leaving about 3 inches free for tying a secure knot. Press the meat mixture through the funnel and into the casing by forcing it with a wooden spoon or thumb.

What is the best way to make sausages? ›

Making Bulk Sausage
  1. Start with very cold ingredients and equipment: ...
  2. Cut the fat and meat into chunks and keep cold in a bowl over ice: ...
  3. Mix the meat and fat, add most of the spices and chill: ...
  4. Mix the sherry vinegar and the dry sherry and chill: ...
  5. Immerse the casings in warm water: ...
  6. Set up the grinder:

Can you just boil sausages? ›

Sausages can be cooked in numerous ways. In general, boiling and baking are the healthiest methods, as they don't require much oil. However, pan- and stir-frying are good options as long as you choose a healthy oil. Conversely, deep frying is the least healthy way because of the fat and calories it adds.

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