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Bison Sausage Recipe

Bison Sausage Recipe

This bison sausage recipe offers a lean, flavorful twist on traditional sausages. With its rich, slightly sweet flavor and customizable seasoning options, homemade bison sausages are a healthier and delicious alternative. Perfect for grilling, pan-frying, or adding to your favorite dishes, these sausages are sure to impress.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds of ground bison meat
  • 1/4 cup crushed ice to help bind the sausage
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fennel seeds optional, for a sweet touch
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional, for a spicy kick
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley optional
  • Sausage casings if making links

Equipment

  • Meat grinder (if grinding your own meat)
  • Sausage stuffer (or a piping bag if you don’t have a stuffer)
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Sausage casings (natural or synthetic)
  • Skillet or grill (for cooking)

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground bison with crushed ice. The ice helps keep the mixture cold and binds the meat together.
  2. Add garlic, fennel seeds, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the mixture. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
  3. If using sausage casings, soak them in warm water for 30 minutes.
  4. Stuff the sausage mixture into the casings, being careful not to overfill. Twist the sausages into your desired length.
  5. Tie the ends of the sausages with butcher’s twine, and chill them in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before cooking.
  6. Heat a skillet or grill to medium-high heat. Cook the sausages for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and cooked through.
  7. Serve the sausages as desired – on buns, with roasted vegetables, or as a breakfast dish!
    Bison Sausage Recipe

Notes

  • If you prefer, you can substitute the smoked paprika with regular paprika or another seasoning of your choice.
  • For a finer texture, you can grind the bison meat yourself using a meat grinder.
  • Adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes depending on your taste.
  • These sausages freeze well, so make extra and store them for future meals!
  • Bison Sausage Recipe