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Lamb Sausage

Homemade lamb sausage is a flavorful adventure! Crafted with aromatic spices, it's perfect for grilling or stews.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Homemade, Lamb, Sausage
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs lamb shoulder, leg of lamb, or lamb sirloin
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons allspice
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 pack lamb casings or any other type

Instructions

  • Step 1: Prepare the Meat - Start by cutting your lamb shoulder, leg, or sirloin into small cubes.
  • Step 2: Chill the Meat - Place the cubed lamb in the freezer for about 30 minutes.
  • Step 3: Grind the Meat - Using a meat grinder or food processor, grind the chilled lamb into a medium-fine consistency.
  • Step 4: Mix the Spices - In a large bowl, combine the sea salt, black pepper, cinnamon, allspice, brown sugar, nutmeg, and garlic powder.
  • Step 5: Combine Meat and Spices - Add the ground lamb to the bowl of spices and mix thoroughly.
  • Step 6: Prepare the Casings - Rinse natural lamb casings under cold water and soak for about 30 minutes.
  • Step 7: Stuff the Sausages - Fit your sausage stuffer with a casing and stuff with the lamb mixture.
  • Step 8: Chill and Rest - Place the sausages in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
  • Step 9: Cook and Enjoy - Grill, pan-fry, or roast the sausages until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F.

Equipment

  • Meat grinder
  • Sausage stuffer
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Sharp knife
  • String or butcher’s twine
  • Measuring spoons
  • Scale

Notes

  • Ensure your meat is well-chilled for better grinding.
  • Do not overstuff casings to prevent bursting.
  • Rest sausages in the fridge for enhanced flavor.