Description
Pickled Sausage is a tangy and flavorful snack that’s perfect for picnics, parties, or as a savory appetizer. With smoked sausages soaked in a delicious brine of vinegar, garlic, and spices, this snack is bursting with flavor. It’s easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time for the perfect snack to serve at gatherings or enjoy on your own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked sausages
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the Brine: In a medium saucepan, combine the white vinegar, water, sugar, salt, black peppercorns, garlic, bay leaf, and red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Simmer the Brine: Once the mixture reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Slice the Sausages: While the brine is simmering, slice the smoked sausages into bite-sized pieces and place them into a clean glass jar.
- Pour the Brine: Carefully pour the hot brine over the sausages, ensuring the sausages are fully submerged in the liquid.
- Cool the Mixture: Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate: Once cooled, seal the jar tightly and place it in the refrigerator. Let the sausages pickle for at least 24 hours before serving.
- Serve: Once pickled, serve the sausages as a delicious snack or add them to a charcuterie board.
Notes
- Pickling Time: For the best flavor, allow the sausages to pickle in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours. The longer they sit, the more intense the flavor becomes.
- Adjust Spice Level: If you prefer a spicier version, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add some sliced jalapeños to the brine.
- Storage: Store the pickled sausages in the refrigerator. They can last up to 7 days if properly sealed.
- For a Milder Flavor: If you prefer a milder pickle flavor, reduce the amount of vinegar or sugar slightly.
- Adding Herbs: Experiment by adding other herbs like thyme or rosemary to the brine for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 3-4 slices)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg