A Mennonite sausage is also known as Mennonite farmer sausage and is a simple and smoked pork sausage that has a mild flavor, crumbly texture and uses a heritage rich recipe which has been passed down through many generations.
Mennonite sausage often contains ingredients such as pork, pepper, salt, and a cure with variations that include different types of pepper, garlic or a touch of sugar and it's then smoked for flavor as well as preservation.
The core recipe for Mennonite sausage emphasizes quality meat that has a minimal ingredient list, like pork, salt and pepper.
And smoking is a traditional step which imparts a distinctive flavor and helps preserve the Mennonite sausage.
Mennonite sausage is also known for it's mild and versatile taste and has hints of smokiness and pepper.
Mennonite sausage also has a crumbly bite, which is a result of it's simple composition and preparation.
And many Mennonite families also have their own variations of the recipe for Mennonite sausage, creating unique family traditions and flavors.
Mennonite sausage is made by mixing ground pork with simple seasonings like pepper and salt and sometimes a cure or garlic powder.
The mixture is then stuffed into natural hog casings, and then the stuffed sausage is then hung in a cool, dry place to allow the casings to become tacky, then it's cold smoked and often cold smoked over a hardwood fire.
The Mennonite sausage is also then cooked to an internal temperature, which makes it ready to slice and serve.