Description
Spicy Pickled Sausage delivers bold flavor straight from Southern kitchens, blending tangy vinegar notes with robust meat goodness. Crisp and zesty, this simple recipe promises a mouthwatering snack perfect for adventurous palates.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb / 453 grams) smoked sausages
Pickling Liquid:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) white vinegar
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) water
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) salt
Spices and Aromatics:
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) black peppercorns
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Craft a robust brine by combining white vinegar, water, sugar, salt, black peppercorns, minced garlic, bay leaf, and red pepper flakes in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring consistently to dissolve sugar and salt completely, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes to concentrate flavors.
- While brine develops, slice smoked sausages into uniform bite-sized rounds or chunks, ensuring consistent sizing for even pickling.
- Select a clean glass jar with sufficient capacity to accommodate sausages and hot liquid, positioning sliced sausages strategically within container.
- Carefully pour piping hot brine over sausages, guaranteeing complete submersion and eliminating potential air pockets.
- Allow jar to reach room temperature naturally, preventing sudden temperature shock to glass and sausages.
- Seal jar tightly and refrigerate for minimum 24 hours, permitting flavor infusion and pickled transformation to occur thoroughly.
- After resting period, unveil tangy, zesty pickled sausages ready for immediate consumption as standalone snack or charcuterie accompaniment.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes for spice-sensitive palates or adding extra for bold flavor enthusiasts.
- Choose high-quality smoked sausages with robust flavor profiles to enhance pickling process and overall taste experience.
- Experiment with additional spices like mustard seeds, coriander, or dill to create unique flavor variations and personalize your pickled sausage recipe.
- Store pickled sausages in refrigerator for up to two weeks, ensuring maximum flavor development and food safety while maintaining crisp texture and tangy zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1395 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg