How to Make, Preserve, and Cook Sausage
In the 1800s, electric refrigeration was not yet available. People who raised pork often made their own sausage, which could be preserved for several months in a smokehouse or cellar. I like sausage, especially if highly seasoned, and I can often find homemade sausage at Farmers’ Markets. INFORMATION BELOW FROM 1800s COOKBOOKS: TO MAKE SAUSAGES A common fault is that the meat is not chopped enough. It should be chopped very fine. When ready for the seasoning, put in water…