How to make REAL fresh Kielbasa?
How to Make Smoked Kielbasa Smoked kielbasa is a versatile Polish sausage that can be used in any recipe that calls for sausage or meat. It’s also great grilled on the barbecue and served on a bun. Making your own smoked kielbasa does take some specialized equipment and some time, but it can also be fun and rewarding, especially if you enjoy sausage but are worried about health concerns like high sodium or high cholesterol. Making it yourself means you can substitute lower salt or fat ingredients and still end up with a good-tasting sausage. Things You’ll Need: * Meat grinder * Smoker or smokehouse * Meat thermometer * Natural medium hog casings * 3 lb. lean pork butt or shoulder * 2 lb. lean beef chuck * 1/2 cup ice water * 1/4 cup dry milk * 3 tsp. cure mix * 2 tsp. white pepper * 2 tsp. ground marjoram * 1 tbsp. sugar * 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg * 3 cloves of garlic, minced * 2 tbsp. paprika Prepare the casings by rinsing them and soaking them in water overnight. The water can either b
