{"product_id":"cheddar-sweet-italian-sausage-kit","title":"Cheddar Sweet Italian Sausage Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Cheddar Sweet Italian Sausage Kit is everything but the meat. Our fennel-forward sweet Italian seasoning, a home pack of natural hog casings, and a pound of high temp cheddar that holds its shape on the grill — portioned for one 10 lb. batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet Italian means no heat at all: cracked fennel and salt carry the blend, sugar rounds the edges, pepper sits underneath rather than on top. These are fresh sausages, so no cure is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheddar is not the traditional pairing for Italian sausage, which is exactly why it's worth trying. The fennel cuts through the cheese instead of competing with it, and a cheddar Italian link on a roll with peppers and onions is a better sandwich than the plain version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweet Italian Sausage Seasoning, 5 oz.\u003c\/strong\u003e — a proprietary blend of salt, fennel, pepper, and sugar, blended in small batches in Buffalo, New York without silicon dioxide or any anti-caking agent. If it clumps, it hasn't spoiled — break it apart in your hands. Seasons 10 lbs., and no additional salt is needed. Beyond sausage, customers use it as a dry rub and to season red sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Temp Cheddar Cheese, 1 lb.\u003c\/strong\u003e — diced 1\/4\" and made to hold its shape at 400°F, which matters more on a grill than in a smokehouse. Ordinary cheddar melts out through the casing; this stays in pockets. One pound suits 10 lbs. of meat at our recommended 5–10% ratio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Hog Casings, Home Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e — edible natural casing in a small, manageable pack sized for home batches. Makes up to 25 lbs., so there's casing left for your next run. Sizes vary within the pack, which is what keeps a home pack affordable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakes 10 lbs. of fresh cheddar Italian sausage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFennel-forward and lightly sweet, with no added heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo cure needed — these are fresh sausages, not smoked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo silicon dioxide or anti-caking ingredients in the seasoning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh temp cheddar holds its shape to 400°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdible natural hog casing — no peeling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnough casing left over for your next batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeasoning is a proprietary recipe, made in Buffalo, New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 lb. Cheddar Sweet Italian Sausage Recipe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 lbs. boneless pork butt, or 7 lbs. venison with 3 lbs. fatty pork butt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 1\/2 oz. Sweet Italian Sausage Seasoning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 pint ice water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb. High Temp Cheddar Cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the casings of their salt under cool running water, flush the insides, and soak in cool water in the refrigerator for about 2 hours before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind all meat through a 3\/8\" plate. Grind venison through a 1\/4\" or 3\/8\" plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine the seasoning with the ice water, then mix thoroughly into the meat until evenly distributed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFold in the cheese last, working gently so the dice stay whole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStuff into the hog casings and link, or form into patties instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrill or pan-fry, or refrigerate and cook within a day or two. Freeze whatever won't be eaten soon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeasoning: salt, fennel, pepper, sugar, and other spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilk, from the cheese. Less than 2% soybean oil used as a mixing aid in the seasoning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the cheese refrigerated. Freezing is not recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore the seasoning in a cool, dry place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep natural casings refrigerated until use, and never freeze them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit contains cheese. During the warmer months of the year, we ship cheese on \u003cstrong\u003eMondays and Tuesdays only\u003c\/strong\u003e. Orders placed later in the week go out the following Monday or Tuesday. Natural casings cannot be shipped outside the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed the gear?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sausagemaker.com\/collections\/sausage-stuffers\"\u003esausage stuffers\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sausagemaker.com\/collections\/meat-grinders\"\u003emeat grinders\u003c\/a\u003e, see all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sausagemaker.com\/collections\/high-temp-cheese\"\u003ehigh temp cheese\u003c\/a\u003e, or shop every \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sausagemaker.com\/collections\/sausage-making-kits\"\u003echeddar sausage kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Sausage Maker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50637887668363,"sku":"CH1-SI18-HCHP","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/7444\/5707\/files\/cheddar-sweet-italian-sausage-making-kit.jpg?v=1791910912","url":"https:\/\/sausagemaker.com\/products\/cheddar-sweet-italian-sausage-kit","provider":"The Sausage Maker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}