Schnauzer Sausage Recipe
Ingredients
32 ounces venison
1 cup brown rice, cooked — *see Note
4 ounces beef liver — raw
2 ounces kale — chopped fine
2 ounces turnip greens, frozen — chopped fine
2 ounces spinach leaves — chopped fine
3 ounces Egg Beaters® 99% egg substitute
2 tablespoons olive oil
Natural Beef Casings — *see Note
Instructions
Cut Venison into size for your meat grinder, coarse grind would be fine. Puree beef liver in blender.
In large mixing bowl add vegetables, pureed beef liver, Egg Beaters, venison, olive oil, mix well.
Add mixture to sausage stuffer and fill to desired length.
Slow cook in smoker 4 to 6 hours, (depending on smoker) or slow cook at 225 to 250 degrees in kitchen oven on baking pan with a wire rack till done about 1 to 2 hours. You can poach in beef broth if desired. Cool, Cut to size for your dog and serve.
Refrigerate or Freeze leftovers
Note: Cook with beef stock or broth for added flavor.
Note: Natural Casings may be harder to find but worth the effort. You can ask your butcher if he can sell you beef casings.
Nutritional Data:
KCAL: 1798 (calories)
Calories from fat: 29%
Calories from Carbohydrates: 14%
Calories from Protein: 57%
Total Fat: 56 g
Saturated Fat: 14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 27 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 8 g
Total Carbohydrates: 63 g
Protein: 248 g
Dietary Fiber: 7 g
Cholesterol: 1173 mg
Vitamins & Minerals:
Sodium: 747 mg
Potassium: 4126 mg
Calcium: 286 mg
Iron: 43 mg
Zinc: 26 mg
Vitamin C: 120 mg
Vitamin A: 52919 IU
Vitamin A: 13503 RE
Vitamin B6: 5 mg
Vitamin B12: 137.1 mcg
Thiamin B1: 2.7 mg
Riboflavin B2: 7.9 mg
Folacin: 512 mcg
Niacin: 76 mg