Can wild game sausage be made without a casing?

Making Wild Game Sausage Patties

One way to make wild game sausage without casings is to grind the meat finely and mix it with a combination of seasonings, herbs, and spices. The fat ratio in the mixture should be around 20-30% to create a tender and juicy patty. Form the mixture into patties, approximately 1/4 inch thick, and cook them in a skillet or on a grill.

Creating Snack Sticks

Another option is to make wild game sausage into snack sticks, which are often made without casings. To do this, grind the meat to a coarse texture and mix it with the desired seasonings and herbs. The mixture should be slightly sticky to hold its shape. Form the mixture into long, thin sticks, approximately 1 inch in diameter and 4-6 inches long, and smoke or cook them until they are dry and slightly browned.

Making Summer Sausage without Casings

Summer sausage can also be made without casings by using a combination of meat and fat, as well as a preservative such as sodium nitrite. Grind the meat and fat mixture to a coarse texture and mix it with the desired seasonings and herbs. Form the mixture into a log shape, approximately 1 inch in diameter, and tie it with kitchen twine or string. Smoke or cook the log until it is dry and slightly browned, then slice it into thin rounds.