Delicious Homemade Pickled Sausage

This homemade pickled sausage recipe is a classic American favorite. It combines the tangy flavors of vinegar, spices, and sausages to create a unique and delicious snack. Perfect for parties or as a savory treat, these pickled sausages are sure to impress.

Ingredients

• 1 pound smoked sausages
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon pickling salt
• 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 bay leaf

Directions

1. In a large pot, combine the white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, pickling salt, black peppercorns, red pepper flakes, and bay leaf.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar and salt.
3. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes.
4. In the meantime, prepare the sausages by slicing them into bite-sized pieces.
5. Add the sliced sausages, onion, and garlic to the pot with the simmering liquid.
6. Stir well to ensure all the sausages are coated in the pickling mixture.
7. Cover the pot and let the sausages marinate in the pickling liquid for at least 4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
8. Once the sausages are pickled to your liking, remove them from the liquid and transfer them to a jar or airtight container.
9. Strain the pickling liquid and pour it over the sausages, ensuring they are completely submerged.
10. Seal the jar or container and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.
11. The pickled sausages can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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