Louisiana Seafood Sausage
PREP TIME: 45 Minutes
MAKES: 50 (6-inch) Links

COMMENT:
From Canadian geese to catfish, Louisianians make sausage with every ingredient imaginable. However, this recipe is typical of the Cajun desire to marry meat and seafood. Try it. You'll be amazed!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 9 pounds ground pork
  • 3 pounds ground shrimp
  • 1 1/2 pounds whole shrimp
  • 1/3 cup green onions, finely sliced
  • 1 cup pimento, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsps Old Bay seasoning
  • 2 1/2 tbsps granulated garlic
  • 3 tbsps salt
  • 2 tbsps black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil

METHOD:
Place all ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Using your hands, mix the ingredients together for approximately 5-10 minutes. Blend well. Using commercial hog casing, available at your local butcher shop, stuff ingredients into 6-inch links approximately 4 ounces each.

 

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