How Long Smoke Sausage at 225ºF
This recipe is for those who want to make smoked sausage at home. This recipe uses the 225ºF cooking temperature, slightly lower than what most people use, but it produces great results. The sausage will be nice and juicy, with a beautiful smoky flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Ground pork
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 tbsp Liquid smoke
Instructions
- Mix together all ingredients except for the liquid smoke in a large bowl.
- Ensure the sausage mixture is thoroughly mixed, then form it into patties or links.
- If you are making links, use butcher's twine to tie them off.
- Preheat your smoker to 225ºF, and add wood chips or pellets to produce smoke.
- Place the sausage in the smoker, and cook for 2-3 hours, or until they reach an internal temperature of 160 F.
- Remove the sausage from the smoker, and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Enjoy!