Fresh sausages are one of the most popular types of processed meat. Fresh sausage is available in a wide variety of flavors and styles. Traditional fresh favorites include pork sausage, Italian sausage, bratwurst, bockwurst and chorizo. There is also the opportunity to include different cheeses in fresh sausage — perhaps even some fruits, vegetables or nuts. Let your imagination run wild. You may be pleasantly surprised at your results.
Dr. Joe Cordray is the Extension Meat Specialist at Iowa State University. He will deliver a presentation on manufacturing fresh sausage as part of PROCESS EXPO U at PROCESS EXPO, which will take place in Chicago’s McCormick Place convention center Sept. 15-18. Readers can visit www.myprocessexpo.com to register for the show.