Home Sausage Making – Instructions for Making Homemade Sausage
By Jessica Harlan, About.com Guide
Prepare the Casings
Rinse the inside of the casings with cool water
©Jessica Harlan
Cut casings to a length of 2 to 2 1/2 feet so they're easier to handle. Soak casings overnight in warm water to soften them. Before using the casings, rinse them out by putting the end over a funnel and pouring cool water through them several times.
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- Gather your Equipment and Ingredients
- Prepare the Casings
- Cut and Season the Meat
- Grind the Meat
- Assemble the Sausage Stuffer
- Stuff the Sausage
- Form the Links
- Cook the Sausages
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