Alsatian Christmas Sausage Food

ALSATIAN CHRISTMAS SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Mix ingredients together and stuff into sheep casings or leave in bulk for patties.

BARLEY SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Place all ingredient in a food processor and process until thoroughly combined but still chunky Place the mixture in a piping bag.
• Spread a sheet of large plastic wrap out on a moistened table and pipe out a large bead of the sausage filling.
• Leave several inches of plastic wrap empty on either side of the sausage.
• Roll up the plastic wrap carefully,try to avoid forming air bubbles inside the plastic.
• Grasp both ends of the plastic wrap and twirl the works repeatedly until the plastic tightens around the sausage.
• If any air pockets form prick them with a pin.
• Tie off both ends of the plastic then tie off the sausage at regular intervals forming links.
• Poach the plastic wrapped links in simmering water for 5-7 minutes,depending on thickness then immersing them in ice cold water.
• cut off plastic wrap and squeeze out sausage reheat them by browning them in a bit of butter.

OXFORD SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Put the meats into a large bowl and add the suet, breadcrumbs, lemon zest, nutmeg and herbs.
• Mix well, add the egg and mix again with a fork until everything is thoroughly combined.
• With floured hands, form the mixture into sausage (links) shapes.
• Coat each sausage with flour, shaking off any excess.
• Cook the sausages under a hot broiler, turning frequently, until evenly browned and cooked through.

ALSATIAN PORK AND SAUERKRAUT

Steps:

• Place the bacon in a large, deep pot, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring to turn pieces occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon pieces on a paper towel-lined plate. With a paper towel, wipe the bacon grease out of the pot but keep as much of the brown bits as possible. Stir in the onion, sauerkraut, brown sugar, and chicken broth, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Add the potatoes and apple slices.
• Place the juniper berries, peppercorns, cloves, parsley, and bay leaf into a small cheesecloth square, and tie the ends together to make a spice bag (or place the spices into a stainless steel tea ball). Place the spice bag into the pot, and add the pork chops and kielbasa sausage pieces. Add more chicken broth, if needed, to just cover the ingredients. Bring the pot to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until the potatoes are very tender, about 1 hour.
• To serve, use a slotted spoon to remove the sauerkraut, potatoes, and apple slices to the center of a serving platter. Arrange bacon, pork chops, and kielbasa pieces around the outside of the platter.