Homemade Alheira Sausage

Experience the flavors of Portugal with this delectable Homemade Alheira Sausage recipe, a traditional dish reimagined for your kitchen. This recipe combines tender poached chicken breast, rich pork fat, and soaked stale bread for a perfectly moist and flavorful filling. Infused with fragrant garlic, smoky paprika, fresh parsley, and a splash of wine, these sausages are bursting with authentic, earthy goodness. The mixture is carefully stuffed into sausage casings and cooked to golden perfection, delivering a satisfying blend of crispness and juicy spice thanks to a touch of cayenne. Ideal for a hearty dinner or an enticing appetizer, serve these sausages hot with sautéed greens or a fresh salad for a true taste of Portuguese culinary heritage. Perfect for both foodies and home cooks, this recipe brings artisanal sausage-making to your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:90 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams Chicken breast
• 100 grams Pork fat
• 200 grams Stale bread
• 4 pieces Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 50 ml White wine
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 2 meters Sausage casings

Directions

Step 1

Begin by poaching the chicken breast in gently simmering water for about 20 minutes until fully cooked. Remove from water and allow to cool slightly.

Step 2

In the meantime, soak the stale bread in a bowl of water for about 10 minutes until soft. Drain and squeeze out excess water.

Step 3

Finely chop the garlic cloves, then heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the pork fat to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes until the fat has rendered and is starting to crisp.

Step 5

Once the chicken is cool enough, shred it with your fingers or a fork.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cooked pork fat, soaked bread, smoked paprika, chopped parsley, white wine, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.

Step 7

To test the seasoning, cook a small piece of the mixture in a frying pan and taste. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 8

Prepare the sausage casings according to package instructions (usually involves soaking in warm water to soften).

Step 9

Using a sausage stuffer or a piping bag fitted with a large nozzle, gently stuff the mixture into the sausage casings. Be careful not to overfill to prevent breaking. Twist the casing at regular intervals to form individual sausages.

Step 10

Once all the sausages are filled, prick them with a needle to release any trapped air.

Step 11

Heat a grill or a large frying pan over medium heat and cook the sausages for about 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.

Step 12

Serve hot with a side of sautéed greens or a simple salad. Enjoy your homemade alheira sausages!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	818.1 grams (818.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2085

Total Fat 120.80g	155%
Saturated Fat 34.80g	174%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.60g
Cholesterol 449mg	150%
Sodium 4854mg	211%
Total Carbohydrate 106.30g	39%
Dietary Fiber 7.40g	26%
Total Sugars 11.00g
Protein 133.60g	267%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 393mg	30%
Iron 12mg	64%
Potassium 1618mg	34%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.1%

Protein: 26.1%

Carbs: 20.8%