Easy Canning Sausage Recipe for Lasting Flavor in 5 Steps
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A simple guide to canning sausages at home for long-term storage.
- Author: Cannedmany
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 90 mins
- Total Time: 110 mins
- Yield: 4-5 jars 1x
- Category: Preserving
- Method: Pressure Canning
- Cuisine: General
- Diet: Low Lactose
- 2 lbs fresh sausages (any variety)
- 1 tsp salt (optional)
- 1 cup water or broth (optional for added flavor)
- Canning jars with lids and bands (pint or quart size)
- Prepare your canning jars by washing and sterilizing them in boiling water for 10 minutes.
- Cut sausages into 3-4 inch lengths or leave whole if preferred.
- Pack sausages tightly into sterilized jars, leaving 1-inch headspace.
- Add salt or broth if using, then fill jars with boiling water or broth, maintaining 1-inch headspace.
- Remove air bubbles with a clean utensil, wipe jar rims, and secure lids and bands.
- Process pints for 75 minutes and quarts for 90 minutes in a pressure canner at 10 psi.
- Let jars cool naturally, check seals, and store in a cool, dark place.
Notes
- Use only fresh, high-quality sausages for best results.
- Adjust processing time for altitude if over 1,000 feet.
- Label jars with date and contents.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sausage link
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg