Method:
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Begin by blending the meat and salt in a food processor for about 1 minute.
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Add 2/3 of the ice water and mix for another 2 minutes.
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Add the spice mix, powdered ingredients, and half of the fat.
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Stir in the remaining water along with the ascorbic acid.
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Fold in the remaining fat along with diced cheese or truffle.
Stuff the mixture into lamb casings using a sausage stuffer or meat grinder attachment. Twist into desired lengths (a piping bag can work in a pinch). Hang the sausages in a well-ventilated area with airflow for 40–60 minutes to dry the surface.
Smoke the sausages at 150–160°F (65–70°C) for 45–60 minutes. Then poach them gently at 172°F (78°C) for 15–20 minutes. Cool immediately in ice water for about 15 minutes.
These sausages are now ready to be grilled—perfect while waiting for your next wild boar hunt.