Joe’s Favorite Elk Sausage

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 11

Joe's Favorite Elk Sausage

by The Chefin Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

230

Sugar

0.5g

Fat

14g

Joe's Favorite Elk Sausage is a delicious and unique meat dish that is sure to impress. Made with ground elk and pork and seasoned with garlic, hickory smoke salt, and black pepper, this sausage has a savory and slightly sweet flavor that pairs perfectly with eggs for breakfast or on a bun for lunch. Elk meat is a great alternative to beef and is highly regarded for its lean protein and low-fat content. This recipe requires some preparation, but the end result is worth it.

Instructions

1.	In a bowl, combine garlic salt, hickory smoke salt, tender quick, black pepper, and mustard seeds.
2.	In another bowl, mix ground elk and ground pork.
3.	Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over meat, and mix thoroughly.
4.	Cover, and let stand for 24 hours in the refrigerator.
5.	Stuff the mixture into sausage casings.
6.	Cook as desired.

PROS

Joe’s Favorite Elk Sausage is a high-protein food that is low in calories and fat.

It has a unique flavor that is both savory and slightly sweet.

CONS

If you do not have access to elk meat, this recipe may be difficult to make.

Additionally, it requires special equipment to stuff the sausage casings.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Elk meat is a great source of high-quality protein, and it is high in essential nutrients such as iron and zinc.
It is also leaner than beef, which makes it an excellent choice for those who are looking to reduce their intake of saturated fat.

	2 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
	1 teaspoon hickory smoke salt
	5 teaspoons tender quick
	2 1/2 teaspoons fresh coarse ground black pepper
	2 1/2 teaspoons mustard seeds
	4 lbs ground elk
	1 lb ground pork