A beef sausage is a type of sausage made from finely minced meat, such as pork or beef, mixed with fat, cereal or bread, and seasonings. The mixture is then packed into a tube-shaped animal intestine or synthetic casing. The process of making sausages involves combining cuts of meat with the perfect combination of lean (70%) and fatty (30%) meats. This ensures that when the sausages are cooked, some but not all of the fat will be cooked out, leaving just enough to compliment the sausage without leaving it dry and crumbly.
The meat used in sausages is typically combined with a binding agent to help maintain its consistency. A product called sausage starter, which contains rice flour, is commonly used as a binding agent. Natural sheep casings are often used as the casing for beef sausages. These casings are thin and translucent, allowing the meat to be the star of the show. They are also easy to bite through and provide a satisfying snap when you cut through the skin.
