Mighty Hunter Sausage Recipe
66What You Need
- 1 Mighty Hunter (don't worry, they're a dime a dozen)
- 1 pound of bacon, I prefer hickory smoked.
- 1/2-3/4 cup water
- 3 cloves finely chopped garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1 tbs yellow mustard seeds
- 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tsp dry mustard
- 2 tsp paprika, smoked is best
Don't forget the casings! For best results, I prefer to butcher my Hunter, and use his own natural casings, but if you're squeamish, both natural and synthetic casings are commercially available. Choose medium sized ones. In the unlikely event that you can't procure a weak kneed, snivelling Hunter, you may substitute pork or beef.
Now For The Fun Part
Grind your bacon. I like a medium to coarse grind. Next, while your Hunter is still lively, grind off about 2 pounds. You can prolong the fun if you feed him into the grinder feet first. Don't worry, they can't feel it. They have no spine, and thus, no nerve endings.
In a large bowl, mix ground meat with remaining ingredients. Knead thoroughly. Stuff mixture into medium casings, and tie off every 6 or 7 inches. Dry in refrigerator for 48 hours, uncovered.
After drying, it is wise to poach them in 180 degree water for 25 to 30 minutes. They should keep for a couple of months in the freezer, but at my house they never make it that far. They're great on the grill!
You may discard the unused portion of the Hunter, as nobody has found any other use for these vile creatures. Or you could simply use it for a really big batch of sausages, and invite the neighbors over for dinner.
Serving Suggestions
If you don't own a grill, there are many ways to enjoy Hunter Sausage. They go great for breakfast, with hash browns and sawmill gravy. They're good on a bun, with a little mustard. One of my favorite ways to prepare them, is in a slow cooker with beer and sauerkraut! If you don't like sauerkraut, put 'em in the slow cooker with barbecue sauce. Let them soak up that sauce for 6 or 8 hours, and enjoy. I promise, there won't be any leftovers!
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You could not be safer' Zsuzsy. Jackalopes only resort to such tactics, when provoked. I have included in the recipe suitable, safe for human consumption, substitutions, for the weak of heart. Rest assured that any evil intentions I may harbor, are directed entirely toward a certain Elmer Fudd-like hubber!
Thanks for the reassurance B.T. Keep your eyes peeled my friend. zs
Dear Mr. Evilpants:
There will be no "poaching" of Mighty Hunters in original or sausage form in my county!
It is my duty to inform you that your current Mighty Hunter license is under suspension for non-renewal. Please make sure to stop by our office: M-F 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to correct this probable oversight on your part.
It is also my responsibility to inform you that some of the Mighty Hunter hunting laws have been revised by the town council since you were last issued a license. Please heed the following:
1. Mighty Hunters may only be hunted on odd days of every month. Why the town council decided this, I'm not sure. I believe old Clem was overheard to mutter something about evening the odds.
2. Farmer Indadell, still a bit miffed over the damage done to his raspberry bushes, has rescinded any previous agreement regarding right of way and has taken ownership of the four bedroom, 2 1/2 bath dwelling complete with lap pool that you insist upon calling your Mighty Hunter "blind". He has however graciously agreed you may call between the hours of 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Tuesday the Twelfth to pick up any belongings that might be of a personal or sentimental nature.
3. Dottie Delahanty down at the Quik Flik would also like to make your renewal contingent upon the return of some overdue videos. The town council, of which she is a long standing member, has agreed to this contingent. Dottie has assured us that upon the return of "From Hare to Eternity," "Mutiny on the Bunny" and "Rabbitson Crusoe" she will be more than happy to issue a waiver. Ms. Delahanty also asked that I inform you that the Bugs Bunny episode "Devils Feud Cake" is now in stock and you may check this out when all previous returns have been satisfied.
If you should have any further questions, please feel free to swing by the office...or call me at home. You have the number. The missus mentioned just the other day that it's been a while since you've stopped by for dinner. Don't be such a stranger!
PS: Don't forget that tonight is bowling night down at the HOV Lanes. Bud, Clancy and the other boys are counting on you to help bring home that trophy.
GW, I believe I have met all of the requirements outlined here. Thanks for the heads up. I'm afraid I can't make it for dinner. I'll be making sausage all day, but I will definitely see you at the bowling alley! Thanks again.
How do you catch yourself a Mighty Hunter?
I act purely in self defense! They always seem to find ME. I do have several defense mechanisms at my disposal!
such a Mighty Hunter you are....Love to make my own too good recipe..Thanks...G-Ma :o) hugs
YUM, I've never made homemade sausages before...are the casings hard to stuff? You made it sound easy...but is it??
The more the sausage components deserve to be stuffed, the easier they are TO stuff. :) Sometimes you can just tell them to to "get stuffed!"
Marisue, if you have a stand mixer, there are sausage making attachments available. There is also hand crank type equipment. Either of these make it easy, indeed!
True, Patty! And I susupect the Hunter may have found his way into a stuffer, since he's been absent for a while.
Guess again BT. I don't know who you put in the grinder, but you're next!
I see that some of my fans have turned on me and went to BT's side. That's OK. You will see who wins this battle.
Mwah-ah-aaaaah! As I said,Mh, this can only end badly for you.
Only in your dreams BT.
I believe it is you who are dreaming. Dream on you little broomstick cowboy.
Broomstick is what you are afraid of BT. Everyone already knows it. That's the reason you attacked me. You even tried to get them to believe it was a BB gun.
Now just so you know, the gun in my pic is not a BB gun. You have been given fair warning.
B.T. has plans to boil that gun and make a delicious gun-stock for the sawmill gravy. :)
Thanks for the info, Patti. I will send the cash by messenger this afternoon.
Occh, free money for so little info. I must make good investments quickly...
Yummy.
Patty, don't spend that money before it arrives. I know this guy. It's probably Monopoly money.
guidebaba- Yummy doesn't even come close to describing it!
G-Ma, I nearly missed you up there! Glad you like it. Hunters are particularly easy to come by in your area!
BT this is an mighty interesting extension to the self canabalisation maxim moving on to Mighty Hunters. might I suggest some favva beans and a nice chianti. I can get some very good South African Merlot and those sausages would be very tasty with a maize or corn bread to soak up the gravy. Maybe Mulder could recommend a few good beers from his collection to quaff around the barbecue beforehand or during? I would be interested to see the self stuffing process too.
Maize would go quite well with such sausages made from an entity that mispells others' names. Beefalo spell better than Might Hunter does. Ah,well - call me Pam, which is easier to spell no doubt, having fewer letters. Or PI or 3.14.
Zsuzsy Bee Level 3 Commenter 3 years ago
B.T. you're sick... funny but sick. I have to make a point of not including this recipe into my collection. How is it that such a cute and fuzzy little thing like you is so... so... so... heartless. One main question remains to be answered however--- Are we the ones befriending you safe? Or will you turn on us too?
hmmmm....... I'll need to ponder my options here... regards Zsuzsy