Mushroom and Cheddar Pork Sausages
- 1/2 large portobello mushroom, stem and gills removed, small diced
- Kosher salt
- 8 ounces sharp Cheddar, small diced (about 1 cup)
- 2 1/2 pounds pork butt, cut into medium-large pieces (See Cook's Note)
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/2 cup whole milk, cold
- Pretzel buns, for serving
- Coarse ground mustard, for serving
- Season the mushroom with 1 teaspoon salt and set aside in a bowl in the refrigerator to allow it to release any moisture.
- Put the Cheddar and pork on 2 quarter-sheet trays and freeze just until firm, about 1 hour.
- Using a stand mixer fitted with the coarse grind attachment, grind the pork into the bowl of the stand mixer.
- Add 1 tablespoon salt, the pepper and sage and toss to combine.
- If the meat feels warm, place it in the freezer for a few minutes until it cools.
- Switch to the fine grind attachment and regrind the meat mixture.
- Add the milk and mushrooms to the meat mixture and switch to the paddle attachment.
- Mix until evenly dispersed.
- Add the Cheddar and stir until combined.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a wire rack.
- Bring a 6-quart saucepan full of water to a boil.
- Divide the meat mixture into 8 equal portions or use a 1-cup ice cream scoop to measure out eight portions.
- Using plastic wrap as the casing, roll each portion of meat into a 6- to 7-inch sausage link.
- Twist the ends tightly and wrap a second piece of plastic wrap around each sausage to prevent water from getting in.
- Place the sausages in the boiling water and cook until the outsides turn whitish and set up, about 6 minutes.
- Remove from the water, take off the plastic wrap and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the sausages until golden brown and firm to the touch, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Place on a bun, top with mustard, and enjoy.
portobello mushroom, kosher salt, cheddar, pork butt, freshly ground pepper, sage, milk, buns, ground mustard
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/damaris-phillips/mushroom-and-cheddar-pork-sausages.html (may not work)