Blood Sausage
This traditional blood sausage recipe is made with a mixture of pork blood, pork fat, onions, and spices.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Pork casings - 6 feet
- Bread crumbs - 1 cup
- Ground nutmeg - 1/2 teaspoon
- Ground cloves - 1/2 teaspoon
- Black pepper - 1 teaspoon
- Salt - 1 tablespoon
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Onions - 2 medium, finely chopped
- Pork fat - 1 cup, finely chopped
- Pork blood - 2 cups
Let's Get Started
- In a large bowl, combine the pork blood, pork fat, onions, garlic, salt, black pepper, ground cloves, and ground nutmeg. Mix well.
- Add the bread crumbs to the mixture and stir until well combined.
- Rinse the pork casings under cold water and then soak them in warm water for 30 minutes to soften.
- Using a sausage stuffer, fill the casings with the blood sausage mixture, tying off the ends with kitchen twine.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the blood sausages and cook for 1 hour.
- Remove the blood sausages from the pot and let them cool slightly before serving.
- To serve, slice the blood sausages and pan-fry them until crispy on the outside.
- Serve hot with your choice of sides or enjoy on its own.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 25g
- Carbs: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 2g