For a tangy and spicy snack, try making your own pickled sausage. This homemade treat is perfect for those who love a bit of heat and savoriness.
Ingredients
For the Pickled Sausage:
- 2 lbs cooked sausage (such as kielbasa or smoked sausage), cut into 1-2 inch pieces
- 2 cups apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup salt
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 small jalapeño, sliced (optional, for extra heat)
Directions
- Prepare the Brine:
- In a medium saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, water, granulated sugar, and salt.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar and salt are fully dissolved.
- Remove from heat and let the brine cool to room temperature.
- Prepare the Sausage and Pickling Ingredients:
- Place the sausage pieces in a clean, large glass jar or multiple smaller jars.
- Add the smashed garlic cloves, black peppercorns, red pepper flakes, mustard seeds, bay leaves, sliced onion, and jalapeño (if using) to the jar with the sausage.
- Pickle the Sausage:
- Pour the cooled brine over the sausage in the jar, ensuring that the sausage is completely covered.
- Seal the jar(s) with a lid.
- Pickling Process:
- Refrigerate the jar(s) and let the sausage pickle for at least 48 hours before consuming.
- For best results, allow the sausage to pickle for up to 1 week to develop deeper flavors.
- Serve:
- Enjoy the pickled sausage as a tangy snack, appetizer, or as a zesty addition to your favorite dishes.
Servings and Timing
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Pickling Time: 2 days
- Total Time: 2 days 15 minutes
- Serving Size: As desired
- Calorie Count: 250 kcal per serving (approx. 3-4 pieces)
Notes
- Store the pickled sausage in the refrigerator and consume within 1 month.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes and jalapeño based on your preferred spice level.
Conclusion
This Pickled Sausage recipe provides a flavorful, tangy, and spicy snack that’s perfect for any occasion. Enjoy the savory bite of pickled sausage straight from the jar or as a flavorful addition to your meals!
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Pickled Sausage
- Total Time: 48 hours 15 minutes
Description
Enjoy a tangy and spicy kick with homemade pickled sausage. Perfect as a savory snack or appetizer, this recipe features sausage pieces marinated in a flavorful brine with garlic, spices, and optional heat from jalapeño.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pickled Sausage:
- 2 lbs cooked sausage (such as kielbasa or smoked sausage), cut into 1-2 inch pieces
- 2 cups apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup salt
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 small jalapeño, sliced (optional, for extra heat)
Instructions
- Prepare the Brine:
In a medium saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, water, granulated sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar and salt are fully dissolved. Remove from heat and let the brine cool to room temperature. - Prepare the Sausage and Pickling Ingredients:
Place the sausage pieces in a clean, large glass jar or multiple smaller jars. Add the smashed garlic cloves, black peppercorns, red pepper flakes, mustard seeds, bay leaves, sliced onion, and jalapeño (if using) to the jar with the sausage. - Pickle the Sausage:
Pour the cooled brine over the sausage in the jar, ensuring that the sausage is completely covered. Seal the jar(s) with a lid. - Pickling Process:
Refrigerate the jar(s) and let the sausage pickle for at least 48 hours before consuming. For best results, allow the sausage to pickle for up to 1 week to develop deeper flavors. - Serve:
Enjoy the pickled sausage as a tangy snack, appetizer, or as a zesty addition to your favorite dishes.
Notes
Store the pickled sausage in the refrigerator and consume within 1 month. Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes and jalapeño based on your preferred spice level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 days