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smoked homemade portuguese linguica links
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Homemade Linguica Recipe

This homemade linguica recipe is not very hard to make but does require some special equipment like a sausage stuffer and meat grinder, but oh boy is it good!
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dinner
Cuisine: All Cuisines, American, Portuguese
Keyword: pork, pork recipes, smoker recipes, traeger recipes
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 81kcal
Author: Heather

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs pork shoulder cubed (pork butt or Boston butt)
  • 1 ½ tbsp Hungarian paprika
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 ½ tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp liquid smoke
  • ⅓ cup red wine
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp fresh oregano chopped
  • 1 tsp chipotle powder
  • 10 feet hog casings or synthetic casings

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients less hog casings in a large bowl.
    Season cut up pork shoulder with spices and seasonings
  • Grind the seasoned pork mixture using a large holed grinding plate into a large bowl.
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  • Tie a knot in one end of the hog casings and thread onto a sausage stuffer. Stuff into hog casings (or synthetic casing). Twist into links as you go.
    Fill the hog casings.
  • Prepare smoker according to manufacturer's suggestions and smoke the sausage for 1 1/2 hours flipping the sausage once halfway through.
    smoke homemade linguica links on a traeger or barrel smoker
  • Cool sausage and store in an airtight container or freeze in a zip top bag.

Notes

Tips for Storing

  • Store fresh linguica in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
  • Wrap tightly in butcher paper or vacuum seal before freezing for up to 3 months.
  • Cooked linguica keeps in the refrigerator for 4–5 days.
  • Slice leftovers into soups, rice dishes, or breakfast scrambles for easy meals.

FAQs

Can I make linguica without a meat grinder?
Yes, you can use a food processor, pulsing the cubed pork shoulder until coarsely ground.
Do I need sausage casings?
Not necessarily. You can form patties or cook it loose, like ground sausage, if casings aren’t available.
Can I freeze the sausage before cooking?
Yes, uncooked linguica freezes well. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months.
How spicy is this recipe?
The chipotle powder gives mild heat. If you prefer spicier sausage, add cayenne or increase the chipotle.
What’s the best way to cook linguica?
Grilling brings out the smoky flavor, but you can also pan-fry or simmer in soups and stews.

Nutrition

Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 1495mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 489IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
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