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Moose Sausage Recipe
Sally Mckenney

Moose Sausage Recipe

A flavorful homemade moose sausage recipe combining lean moose meat with pork, seasoned with garlic, maple sugar, and spices. Perfect for grilling, smoking, or freezing for later use.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Rustic, Wild Game
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Meat & Casing

  • 3 pounds moose meat (cubed)
  • 2 pounds pork (cubed, ideally with some fat)
  • 5 ft of 32–34 gauge sausage casing (rinsed in cold water)
Seasonings & Spices
  • 1 tablespoon ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons Saint-Lawrence salt (or coarse salt)
  • 2 tablespoons maple sugar
  • 1 teaspoon celery seeds
  • 2 grams kosher salt mixed with clove, celery powder, and rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup cold water

Video

Notes

Required Kitchen Tools

When preparing moose sausage, having the right kitchen tools makes the process smooth and enjoyable. Here's what I use:
  • Meat Grinder or Food Processor – Essential for blending moose and pork into a smooth sausage mixture.
  • Mixing Bowls – Large bowls for combining meat and seasonings evenly.
  • Sausage Stuffer Attachment – Makes filling casings much easier and more consistent.
  • Sharp Knife & Cutting Board – For cubing the moose and pork before grinding.
  • Kitchen Scale – To measure precise amounts of spices for consistency.
  • Refrigerator/Freezer Space – Important for chilling the meat mixture and storing sausages.
Having these tools ready ensures you'll enjoy the process and achieve perfect homemade sausages every time.