Vegan Andouille Style Sausage Recipes

CAJUN CAULIFLOWER RICE WITH ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE

Steps:

• If making the DIY Cajun spice blend, add all of the spices to a small bowl, mix together and set aside.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add diced onions, celery, and bell peppers to the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes to begin softening the vegetables.
• Add sliced sausage to skillet and cook for about 7 minutes more until sausage is cooked through and browned.
• Add cauliflower rice and Cajun spice blend to the skillet and stir to combine.
• Cover and cook for about 5 minutes. There's no need to stir.
• Uncover and top with optional garnish, such as parsley or green onions.
• Salt and pepper to taste.

HOMEMADE ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Combine the pork, pork fat, Essence, paprika, garlic, black pepper, salt, file, chili powder, red pepper, and cumin in a large bowl and mix well. Pass through a food grinder fitted with a coarse die. (Alternately, transfer in 2 batches to a food processor and process until finely ground.) Transfer to a large bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
• To test the seasoning, heat 1 teaspoon oil in a small skillet, and cook about 2 teaspoons of the mixture. Adjust seasoning, to taste.
• Using the sausage attachment on a mixer, stuff the meat into the casings, if being used. Twist and tie off to make 4-inch sausages. Alternately, shape into patties.
• Preheat a home smoker to 250 degrees F. Smoke the sausage for 1 1/2 hours. Remove from the smoker and use as desired.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
• Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.