Sausage

Here is one for you all,  you know in the states you can buy a pound of sausage like bob evans etc, and make patties out of it.  Is there anywhere in the UK you can get this kinda stuff?? 

I've seen ground sausage meat over here, but it's more pasty than the Bob Evan's style (Tesco and Sainsbury both have this).  As an alternative, you could buy ground pork mince and flavour it like American sausage.  I had an American friend who did that over here, but she ground the pork mince a little finer than it is straight out of the package.  It turned out rather well and was pretty close in flavour to US sausage.

Yep, you're pretty much going to have to make it yourself. But, it would freeze well so might be worth the effort if you have the time. You might try www.epicurious.com for sausage recipes. FoodTV's site may also have it.

Just as a side note, I think you get what you pay for with British sausages (this is true in the States, too, but there is so much more to choose from here that is readily available). You can buy very cheap sausages here that are minimum meat and maximum filler and are the top brands. Try the top of the line supermarket varieties or try your local butcher. Many butchers specialize in their own recipe sausages. You can also ask butchers to mince pork or other meats to your desired texture.

I miss pork & green apple sausage. 

I miss pork & green apple sausage. 

If you cant find a recipe, or dont want to make it yourself, you can order it online at:

http://www.edwardsofconwy.co.uk/pages/sausage.htm

Thanks Broxi! Although I don't think they're allowed to ship to the US. 
I won't touch sausage here; even nice ones from the butcher... UK sausage is delicious! I have kept the link though so when Im back in England- I can order. Thank you! 

Oh, im sorry!
I didn't realise you were in the States.

Broxi, I used to live in Cheltenham (and anxious to go back!) But thank you again for the wonderful link; the photos are making my mouth water!
 

I just miss things like maple flavored link sausage.  Things like this really make me miss US foods.

Lil_u...seriously try the epicurious site Balmerhon mentioned.  You can so make your own sausage and will never want Bob Evans again.  It is really easy peasy as they say.  You can do maple, sage, well anything.  I do a nice apple and sage turkey sausage....just get a fine mince from the butcher....if you really want to get that store bought taste ask for a bit more fat to be ground in.


Howbo told me he even makes his own so maybe we can frisk him!

Good luck!

  Oh the pork and apple sausage sounds really good,and its low in fat,which is an extra bonus!

I did some trolling and came up with this one:

MAPLE SAUSAGE

1    lb ground pork 
1    teaspoon sage 
1    teaspoon poultry seasoning  (this is just more sage, thyme and a few other bits I could find out for you if you need them.)
1    teaspoon salt 
2    teaspoons black pepper 
1    tablespoon maple syrup
 
1.  COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS IN MEDIUM SIZE BOWL. 
2.  CHILL FOR AT LEAST 1 HOUR OR OVER NIGHT. 
3.  FORM INTO PATTIES MAKES ABOUT SIX. 
4.  FRY UNTIL NO LONGER PINK IN THE MIDDLE, BUT DON'T OVER COOK. 

You can adjust the spice to taste.


You can also make links, but that involves having a sausage attachment and getting the casings from the local butcher.  Hope that helps the craving!

I've made my own sausages for a number of years now. If anybody would like the recipe for my basic mixture, I'll post it with pleasure. There is nothing like making your own sausages!

I've made my own sausages for a number of years now. If anybody would like the recipe for my basic mixture, I'll post it with pleasure. There is nothing like making your own sausages!

Except maybe the sausages from Jimmy's Joint on the West Road in Newcastle.  Do you accept the challenge, sir?  Then post away!

Do you accept the challenge, sir?

Oh certainly, Ma'am!  But I suspect I'll lose -- there really is nothing better than Northern Brit charcuterie!

Your obedient servant,
Howard