Creole Habenero Venison Sausage
Elevate your culinary game with our Creole Habanero Venison Sausage recipe, a fiery fusion of bold Creole spices and tender game meat. Made with a flavorful combination of ground venison, rich pork fatback, and the heat of minced habanero peppers, this homemade sausage brings a spicy, smoky twist to your table. Highlighted by smoked paprika, garlic, and dried herbs like oregano and thyme, every bite is a celebration of Southern-inspired flavor. Perfect for grilling or pan-frying, these sausages can be served as a standalone star or incorporated into Creole classics like gumbo or jambalaya. Whether you're a lover of spicy foods or a venison enthusiast, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of heat, flavor, and texture, making it a must-try for adventurous home cooks.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Ground venison
- 0.5 pounds Pork fatback
- 2 Habanero peppers, minced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Ground thyme
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 10 feet Casing for sausage (natural hog or synthetic)
- 0.25 cups Ice water
Instructions
Ensure all your ingredients and equipment (e.g., grinder, mixing bowl, sausage stuffer) are chilled to prevent the fat from melting during processing.
Cube the pork fatback and venison into small chunks that fit into your meat grinder. Place the pieces on a baking sheet and chill in the freezer for 20-30 minutes to firm up.
Set up your meat grinder with a medium grind plate. Grind the venison and pork fatback together into a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, mix the kosher salt, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, oregano, ground thyme, onion powder, and garlic. Add this spice mixture to the ground meat.
Mince the habanero peppers finely, ensuring you remove the seeds for slightly less heat if desired. Add the minced habaneros to the spiced meat mixture.
Using clean hands or a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, mix the meat thoroughly, ensuring the spices and fat are evenly distributed.
Add the ice water gradually while mixing to improve texture and binding. The mixture should become slightly sticky but not wet.
Prepare your sausage stuffer according to the manufacturer's instructions. Soak the sausage casing in lukewarm water for about 30 minutes, then rinse the inside thoroughly under running water.
Load the meat mixture into the sausage stuffer and carefully stuff the casings, ensuring not to overfill to prevent bursting. Twist the sausages into 4-6 inch links as you go.
Prick each sausage lightly with a pin or skewer to release trapped air. This prevents bursting during cooking.
At this stage, the sausages can be cooked immediately, refrigerated for up to 2 days, or frozen for later use. To cook, grill or pan-fry the sausages over medium heat until fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes per side.
Serve the Creole Habanero Venison Sausage hot with your favorite side dishes, or add to gumbo, jambalaya, or other Creole classics!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3530 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 290.6 g | 373% | |
| Saturated Fat | 120.8 g | 604% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1077 mg | 359% | |
| Sodium | 2305 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.5 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.0 g | ||
| Protein | 207.0 g | 414% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 141 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 34.7 mg | 193% | |
| Potassium | 3239 mg | 69% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
