Homemade Alheira Sausage
Dive into the heart of Portuguese culinary tradition with this irresistible Homemade Alheira Sausage recipe! Crafted from a blend of tender poached chicken, rich pork fat, and soaked stale bread, these sausages are seasoned to perfection with smoked paprika, garlic, cayenne pepper, and a splash of white wine for a deeply savory and smoky profile. The mixture is lovingly stuffed into casings and grilled to golden-brown perfection, delivering a burst of flavor with every bite. Whether served alongside sautéed greens or a refreshing salad, these homemade Alheira sausages are a delicious way to bring classic Portuguese flavors to your table. Perfect for adventurous cooks looking to master an iconic dish, you'll savor both the preparation process and the mouthwatering results!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Chicken breast
- 100 grams Pork fat
- 200 grams Stale bread
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 50 ml White wine
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 meters Sausage casings
Instructions
Begin by poaching the chicken breast in gently simmering water for about 20 minutes until fully cooked. Remove from water and allow to cool slightly.
In the meantime, soak the stale bread in a bowl of water for about 10 minutes until soft. Drain and squeeze out excess water.
Finely chop the garlic cloves, then heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Add the pork fat to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes until the fat has rendered and is starting to crisp.
Once the chicken is cool enough, shred it with your fingers or a fork.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cooked pork fat, soaked bread, smoked paprika, chopped parsley, white wine, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
To test the seasoning, cook a small piece of the mixture in a frying pan and taste. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Prepare the sausage casings according to package instructions (usually involves soaking in warm water to soften).
Using a sausage stuffer or a piping bag fitted with a large nozzle, gently stuff the mixture into the sausage casings. Be careful not to overfill to prevent breaking. Twist the casing at regular intervals to form individual sausages.
Once all the sausages are filled, prick them with a needle to release any trapped air.
Heat a grill or a large frying pan over medium heat and cook the sausages for about 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
Serve hot with a side of sautéed greens or a simple salad. Enjoy your homemade alheira sausages!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2085 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.8 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.8 g | 174% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 449 mg | 150% | |
| Sodium | 4854 mg | 211% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 106.3 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.0 g | ||
| Protein | 133.6 g | 267% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 393 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 1618 mg | 34% | |
*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.
