sausage Archives - The Boozy Epicure

Charcuterie Fundamentals: Homemade Sausage

February 13, 2017February 13, 2017 charcuterie, pork, sausage

For most of my adult life, I considered charcuterie beyond the realm of the home kitchen. As an American, charcuterie surrounds us in life as hotdogs, bologna, bacon and more, but we don't really talk about making our own. We buy bacon or sausages and we cook them. I assumed... Read More

Recipe Soups and Stews

Sausage, Potato and Kale Soup (aka Zuppa Toscana)

November 8, 2013September 1, 2016 Italian, kale, potatoes, sausage, soup

Sausage, Potato and Kale Soup (aka Zuppa Toscana)I have no idea why this soup is called zuppa toscana. I can't seem to find anything particularly Tuscan about it, and after doing a bit of research, I can't seem to find any traditional version of this recipe that would mark it... Read More

How To Snacks Testing

Homemade Soppressata and Saussicon Sec

October 4, 2013September 1, 2016 charcuterie, pork, sausage

I was feeling bold after making homemade dry-cured Spanish Chorizo. It was such a success I was ready to tackle new sausage recipes and techniques. I decided for my next batch, I'd do one variety with a real ferment and one variety without a starter culture. I decided to go... Read More

✷ How To

Dry Cured Spanish Chorizo

May 18, 2013July 26, 2016 charcuterie, pork, sausage

I really started this post two weeks ago. That's when I did the actual "sausage making" for the chorizo that was finally tasted tonight. After the confidence I gained by making pancetta, I figured it was time to get to dry-cured sausages, and since Spanish Chorizo was one of my... Read More

Recipe Soups and Stews

Spicy Sausage and Lentil Soup

April 10, 2013September 1, 2016 lentils, Mains, pork, sausage, soup

When I first met my husband, he was not what you'd consider a food lover. If it wasn't a ham sandwich or spaghetti with meat sauce, he didn't want to come near it. Slowly over the years I have turned him around and I quite happily say now he is... Read More

Pasta Recipe

Paccheri with Italian Sausage

March 31, 2013September 1, 2016 Italian, Mains, pasta, pork, sausage, tomatoes

Now that I had my homemade Italian sausage, I was dying to use it in a dish. This is an easy pasta that can be thrown together in literally half an hour. Served with simple garlic bread you've got a meal that will make you rethink eating out at local... Read More