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A platter of browned, pan-fried Irish sausages and sliced patties, featuring a glistening, golden-brown charred exterior and a succulent, herb-flecked interior, ready for a traditional breakfast.

irish sausage recipe: How to Get the Texture Just Right at home

By Nancy
Want to cook irish sausage at home without drying it out? Get clear steps, timing tips, and storage advice. Learn now.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Irish
Servings 6
Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ground beef 80/20 blend
  • Rusk or breadcrumbs
  • Fresh sage
  • White pepper
  • Nutmeg a pinch!
  • Salt
  • Cold water or milk

Instructions
 

Step 1: Mix With Care

  • Start by combining the pork mince, rusk, herbs, spices, and cold liquid in a wide bowl. Use your hands and move slowly

Step 2: Test the Seasoning

  • Before committing, fry a small spoonful of the mixture. Taste it while it’s hot. Adjust salt or white pepper now, not later, because later is too late.

Step 3: Shape or Stuff

  • Form the mixture into links or patties, keeping them roughly the same size. Consistency matters more than perfection.

Step 4: Rest the Sausages

  • Place the sausages in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. This pause isn’t optional. resting firms them up and deepens flavour. Patience pays.

Step 5: Cook Gently

  • Cook over medium-low heat, turning often until golden and cooked through. No rushing. Let the irish sausage take its time. At the end of the day,

Notes

Nutritional Information

  • Calories: 220
  • Protein: 14g
  • Fat: 18g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Sodium: Moderate
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