Sausage Success

I posted previously about not being able to find sausages which are low in sodium. Well, we seem to have solved the problem, thanks to Susan Adams.

Wild boar is a healthier option than pork. Its cholesterol level is similar to that of chicken, and it is much lower in fat (and saturated fat) than pork. There are nutrition figures here, towards the end of the page. Sausages will of course be made from the fattier cuts of the animal, but they will still be a much healthier option than pork sausages.

Susan kindly made up a 5lb batch of wild boar sausage meat especially for us, using spices but no salt or rusk in the mix. It's delicious, and I have all sorts of plans for it - sausage patties for breakfast, kebabs, mini pies, fresh stuffing, meatballs and spaghetti to name but a few. I just need to clear some space in the freezer now!