Grilled Chicken Gewürztraminer Sausage

Preparation

1. Toast and grind all spices
2. In a glass mixing bowl, combine ground chicken with spices, thyme and salt by hand
3. Transfer chicken mixture to the freezer for 15 minutes. (Cold temperature is crucial for a good emulsified sausage)
4. Remove chicken from freezer, transfer chicken to KitchenAid or stand mixer, fitted with paddle attachment
5. Whip Chicken mixture on high for 30 seconds with paddle attachment
6. Next, slowly pour Gewürztraminer into mixer and continue to mix on high for 30–45 seconds
7. The chicken mixture can now be formed into sausages, burgers or meatballs
8. Preheat the BBQ and start grillin’
9. Continue to BBQ until cooked through
10. Pour remaining Gewürztraminer and enjoy!

Tips and Serving Suggestions

• Skin on thigh meat is best for this application, try and avoid lean meat if possible.
• Recipe can be made with beef, pork, lamb etc, adjust spices to your liking. 
• If you don't have a stand mixer, meat can be mixed by hand, but for best results a mixer is recommended.
• Make sure wine is nice and cold before starting.
• Pre-salting prior to putting in the freezer will make the emulsification stronger.
• Enjoy with a glass of 2021 XXX Gewürztraminer.