sausage?

[Loriblue]

I recently bought some uncooked sausage links at the grocery store, and they are 1g net for three of them (they are small). There is added sugar, but it is far down the list, like 4th or 5th. Are these okay to eat?

[Georgiana]

Re: sausage?

I couldn't eat them and lose weight, but some people have no problem consuming small amounts of sugar from processed meats. You need to decide if you want to try them. Just be aware that they might affect your weight loss, and next time try to find something without sugar. There are also recipes for homemade sausage in the Food & Recipes section of the Board.

[Georgiana]

Re: sausage?

These are some links for homemade sausage:

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/food-cooking-chat/79377-sausages.html

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/main-dishes/79899-lots-sausage-recipes.html

[IrishIrish]

Re: sausage?

While I only occasionally make sausage patties from scratch, in early Atkins I made them and froze them usually 4 to 5 pounds at a time. All you need is ground pork and spices to your liking. I used thinks like diced onion, celery, peppers, garlic, black pepper, sage, red pepper flakes or Frank's Hot Sauce, or oregano and basil. Go light on the spices initially, fry up a very small patty to taste it and then adjust your spices according to the flavors you like.

[Sta]

Re: sausage?

I like the sausages from the butcher. There is no calorie content. But if you ask they tell you exactly what is in them. My butcher has some that are just pork and a small amount of seasoning.

[dcketcham]

Re: sausage?

i ususally buy the bulk

or .. i believe it was bob evans who had the absolute least

[Whatsername]

Re: sausage?

The brand I use is Jones. Not all of their sausages are "legal" however they do make one (both links and patties) that are "pure"..just the pork and seasoning. No sugar or nitrates. They make several others that have sugar in them so you have to look carefully.