Potato sausage is a tasty dish that originated in Slavic countries in Europe. It is just as satisfying as 100% meat sausage but with one-third fewer calories. Read on to learn how to cook delicious Swedish potato sausage!
What is Swedish Potato Sausage?
A traditional sausage called korv, potatis korv, or varmlandskorv (or Värmlands Korv) in Sweden consists of boiled potatoes combined with ground beef and pork and seasoned with onions, salt, and pepper and stuffed into a casing.
Swedish immigration to the United States increased dramatically after a crop failure in that country in the 19th century. Potato sausage entered the diet of Midwesterners as migrant Swedes continued their culinary traditions in their settlements in the United States, making these homemade sausages a hit for all cultures to enjoy.
How to Cook Swedish Potato Sausage
Ingredients
- 4 pounds peeled raw potatoes, coarsely ground
- 2 pounds of ground pork, cut into pieces
- 2 pounds of ground beef, cut into pieces
- black pepper to taste
- 2 yellow, medium onions, peeled and quartered
- 2 tsp. ground allspice
- 1 ½ to 2 ½ tbsp. salt
- beef casings for stuffing
Instructions
- Coarsely grind the beef, potatoes, and pork in a meat grinder. If you are grinding in a food processor, cut it into 1-inch pieces first.
- Soak the potatoes in the water with ascorbic acid to prevent blackening.
- Grind the onions the same way.
- Drain the potatoes well and combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix them well.
- After that, stuff casings loosely, cut appropriate lengths, and tie them with a string.
- Pierce the casings in several places. Then put your sausages into a large pot. Fill the pot with just enough cold water to cover the sausage.
- Let the sausage simmer for 40 – 45 minutes.
- If you want your sausage crispier and more seared, cook them for a few minutes in a frying pan with some vegetable oil after they have simmered in hot water.
How to Cook Swedish Potato Sausage
Ingredients
- 4 pounds peeled potatoes coarsely ground
- 2 pounds ground pork cut into pieces
- 2 pounds ground beef cut into pieces
- black pepper to taste
- 2 medium peeled and quartered yellow onions
- 2 tsp. ground allspice
- 1 ½ to 2 ½ tbsp. salt
- beef casings for stuffing
Instructions
- Coarsely grind the beef, potatoes, and pork in a meat grinder. If you are grinding in a food processor, cut it into 1-inch pieces first.
- Soak the potatoes in the water with ascorbic acid; it will prevent blackening.
- Grind the onions the same way.
- Now, drain the potatoes well and combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix them well.
- After that, stuff casings loosely and cut in appropriate lengths, and tie with a string.
- Pierce the casings in several places, then put your sausages into a large pot and fill the pot with just enough cold water to cover the sausage.
- Let the sausage simmer for 40 – 45 minutes.
- If you want your sausage more crisp and seared, cook them for a few minutes in a frying pan with some vegetable oil after they have simmered in water.
Storing Potato Sausage
You can freeze uncooked sausage for up to 6 months. Just put the sausage in an airtight bag and place it in the fridge. No special tricks or equipment are required. You can keep the cooked leftovers for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
What to serve with Swedish potato sausage
Swedish potato sausage is often served with traditional Swedish side dishes such as mashed potatoes, lingonberry jam, pickled beets, and sauerkraut. You could also serve it with a side salad or roasted vegetables. Don’t forget to serve it with a side of mustard or other condiments for added flavor.
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