I didn’t think it needed any. The peas and cabbage look good, though! Never heard of it.Don’t think I would try it.I did enjoy the story.Also enjoy you’re newsletters. The cabbage and peas look great as well. Never heard of Tom Thumb sausage, but when I was younger and we butchered our pigs we would go to a little local country store and buy intestines already cleaned to stuff our sausage. Yes, good memories for both of us. I’ve never heard of it but am willing to try it. Soak crushed garlic in wine overnight. Are you sure it’s an appendix? Good pork sausage is good pork sausage and it’s sometimes best not to know all of the details – only that it’s GOOD PORK SAUSAGE!!! I do love country sausage and my brother-in-law brings me some each Christmas! I love the show and really enjoy seeing the attention brought to rural NC food traditions. No, I don’t believe I have heard of Tom Thumb sausage. I liked it then just as I did chitlins. Vivian may offer a recipe for the Tom Thumb in her cookbook, “Deep Run Roots,” but I haven’t seen the cookbook and don’t know that for certain. I measured out two cups of purple hull peas. Once the onions are clear, place the tom thumb sausage on top of the vegetables. I was intrigued by it being an old Southern dish, and even more so by the fact that I had never heard it mentioned before. My grandmother always boiled a Tom Thumb in her collards . This recipe is kinda like a hog maw that we make, with cabbage,potatoes,and sausage stuffed into a cleaned pigs stomach and baked. We offer our guests many of the “older recipes” during evening service and I think ‘this one would work for us! Soak crushed garlic in wine overnight. Add the rice and cook, stirring continuously, for another 3 to 5 minutes. Vivian explores many of the old Southern traditional recipes, then gives them her own twist, which she serves in her Kinston, North Carolina restaurant – Chef & the Farmer. I do hope you’ll get to try the Tom Thumb Sausage one day. Also known as the Holy Trinity of Louisiana cooking, sofrito is a stewed sauce made for typical creole dishes and is by far the foundation of every good Jambalaya. It was a great treat and a delicacy when she sliced it up and gave each of us a little portion after about half the collards had been served around the table and the Tom Thumb peeked up from the bottom third of the bowl. Thank you for considering our recipe and for stopping by. I have not heard about that type of sausage. I first heard of the Tom Thumb through a North Carolina produced television program known as “A Chef’s Life.” It’s now in about it’s 5th season and airs on Public Broadcasting Television or PBS. Don’t let that turn you off. I saw just recently where a place had some on sale. The sausage has provided a good deal of both to the broth already. It sounds pretty strong, but I don’t think I would mind trying it. Hogar; Descubre. (Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. I appreciate your visit today and I do hope you’ll stop by again… real soon. Nice recipe! This was called Liver Pudding for some odd reason. I hate to use the real word. And, should you ever decide that you are no longer interested, it’s even quicker to unsubscribe. Consult a sausage-making book if you plan to smoke. If you get up to Kinston to visit Chef and the Farmer, make plans to head a little further up and visit the Nahunta Pork Center. Side Story on this recipe:  During the process of making this recipe, the lights at my house started blinking off and on every couple of minutes. Remove from refrigerator and mix by hand again. In that respect, I’m here to help. Get our cookbook, free, when you sign up for our newsletter. I’ve heard her say so many times, “It’s cold enough to kill hogs!” So I know she’s familiar with the process! It’s piqued my interest again, particularly after seeing your recipe here and I do plan to try it. After eating Tom Thumb sausage store bought sausage will never be the same. I hope you’ll visit with us often. Our uncles kept the sausage and Tom thumbs in their smoke house until we were ready to cook the meat. I have never heard of it but I definitely would try it if it was available. Your plate looks delicious, though. Set aside. Fill casings with meat mixture, being careful not to leave air pockets. Helped make sausage when growing up in rural S Georgia. Square sausage and Lorne sausage are just two different names for the same thing. I’ve never heard of Tom Thumb Sausage but I do like to try different things. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful Southern recipes and stories. Will bring it to us tomorrow and can’t wait to try it. I’ve never heard of this sausage by either name. … Hi Bill, Thank you for sharing your memories of the Tom Thumb Sausage with us. Vivian also featured it in food gathering in which she participated. I enjoy your website and recipes and I always learn something new. Sounds interesting. I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF EITHER ONE OF THESE AND I WAS BORN AND RAISED IN THE SOUTH. I’ve never heard it called Tom Thumb or Dan Doodle sausage, but this was common when I was a young boy. Strain the broth to remove the vegetables. Such a fun thing to do & turned out delicious. How cool is that? I’ve never heard of Tom Thumb sausage. The tom thumb was not precooked, but after curing was sliced and cooked like patty sausage. I watch Chef’s Life all the time. Tom Thumbs are sometimes referred to as a Dan Doodle. Sister From the South, yes first heard of it when we saw her show on PBS A Chefs Life. now that I think about. Printable recipe included. Be Blessed!!! During my childhood in the deep south (FL), when the hogs were killed, my job was cleaning the chitlins. I don’t know how it’s made, and I don’t want to know! Add … I would probably try the sausage, but I love purple hull peas and cabbage! Right? Mild Roll Sausage – 3730. I have never heard of Tom thumb sausage or Dan doodle sausage. Just heard of it 2days ago from daughters in law Dipping your cornbread in collard bowl pot likker was the giveaway though. The combination of celery, carrots, and onions is the base for many dishes including stocks. After reporting the outage, I was told it would be about two hours before the power would be restored due to some trees that had fallen on power lines. Not because it’s not good, but because you probably can’t find a Tom Thumb Sausage in your local grocery store. Thanks for teaching me something new. Depending on how spicy hot it is would determine if I would have any. I didn’t, and most of my broth cooked away during the process as you may be able to see in the photo above. Turns out, at least in my opinion, it’s just a spicy hot, sage infused sausage. Place a 6 quart Dutch Oven on your stove top over medium heat. I do like old timey recipes and plan to try this. You can make your own homemade sausage! I'm a little disappointed with this recipe. -Steve. NEXT RECIPE: CAROLINA CHICKEN BOG. Smoke the sausages for two to three days. Peas and cabbage sounds amazing. Historia de la Ciudad; Datos Importantes; Sabías que… Eventos Culturales y Turísticos I’ve never heard of Tom Thumb sausage, but I am familiar with using the intestine as sausage casing. Our philosophy was “if you don’t try it, how will you know whether you will like it or not.” We also did a lot of hunting and fishing, so if you caught it or shot it, you were going to eat it. But not this kind. I really enjoyed watching it too. Neese’s country sausage has been a staple in cooking since I was a child. I’ll let you know how it turns out. Add enough warm water to just cover the sausage. What do you know and remember about it. Smile. I’m happy to hear you can still purchase it in your area. Stir in sausage. -Steve, I’m from Florence County in SC Mild Sausage. Those were called “chitlins” but officially known as Chitterlings. Experience the better taste and better value that is Carolina Pride. You’ll need another bowl to do this. Our Quest for the perfect Breakfast Sausage Recipe started a few weeks ago, when I ran out of store-bought patties. Repeat until all sausage has been browned. Saw them makin a bunch on the show! 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley. That’s awfully big for an appendix. Never heard of it and won’t try it. He did manage to get some caul fat for me so maybe I’ll be lucky again Well Steve God Bless and thank you for all the great southern recipes, I so look forward to your letters !! Pat dry. The completed recipe sure looks tasty. 1 lb. Be Blessed!!! The French refer to this as a Mirepoix (meer-pwah). recipe for North Carolina sausage (not smoked) Thread in 'Sausage' Thread starter Started by Shavon, Start date Jan 15, 2021; Jan 15, 2021 #1 S. Shavon Newbie. Love this recipe. My mother said when she was young (1920’s & 30’s) and they butchered a hog, they used everything but the squeal! The sausage was usually then hung up in a smokehouse to dry and often times smoked with wood to give it more flavor. I have not heard of Tom Thumb, but when you mentioned Be Blessed!!! I encourage everyone to try it. They do mention a place where they have purchased the Dan Doodle, but it appears that location in Virginia no longer carries them. By using The Spruce Eats, you accept our, A Quick Guide to Sausages From Around the World, The Best Sausage of the Month Clubs of 2021. Having been to the same pork center in Pikeville myself, next time I stopped in, I had to purchase a Tom Thumb sausage to see what all the fuss was about. While they look like black eyed peas, there is a slight difference between the two. Look forward to trying recipe . Interesting that it’s also called Dan Doodle. Sounds delish, & I would luv 2 try it!! I still eat Tom Thumb once or twice a year when I get a cravin’ for it. Meanwhile, two days later, I started back up and cooked the sausage. It’s a hot seasoned sausage stuffed in a pigs appendix. Not many people know about them these days it seems. I had never heard about TOM thumb sausage until I heard about it on A Chef’s Life. Interested in how it got it’s name (or Dan Doodle, too). To prepare sausage you have smoked, place in cold water and bring to a boil. I love purple hulls. I grew up in Kinston in the ’50’s and ’60’s and we ate it pretty much every New Year’s Day. Might try it! I’m afraid I haven’t tried the fish roe yet. ★☆ Never heard of Tom Thumb Sausage, I’m from Oregon….must be a southern thing. Carolina girl all my life :). So, yes, l would be game to try this!!! . I grew up participating in hog killings on uncles’ farms and cleaning the intestines were part of the chores. Never heard of it, but would be first in line to try it. Smoked Garlic Cheese Sausage Recipe. Stir in grits. It starts with the finest spices and ingredients and it ends with scores of satisfied customers across the South. You can view the programs online through the PBS website. Life, family, and food could not be any better than this in Lewiston -Woodville nc during the 50s! I have never heard of either Tom Thumb or Dan Doodle; I guess I am just too much a northerner. It would be interesting to try it. Being from the area around the VA – NC state line, I am very familiar with many things Vivian spotlights, but Tom Thumb wasn’t one of them. Add lemon juice, toss to … As for the cabbage and peas I could eat the whole pot and a cornbread all by myself. Tags: a chef's life, dan doodle sausage, deep run roots, main dishes, peas and cabbage, pork, sausage with cabbage and peas, southern recipe, Steve Gordon, Taste of Southern, tom thumb, tom thumb sausage, vivian howard. Soak casings in lukewarm water about six hours. In the old days of hog killing time, lots of sausage was made and stuffed inside pigs intestines. Linguica Sausage Recipe. I do not think I will be making it. I would try it. Wonderful recipes, but my favorite is when Vivian goes out and visits with the locals. But I will not eat them now. Maybe one day you’ll have the chance to try the real thing. Stir in eggs, mixing well. Printer-friendly version. At this point, you should taste it to see if you’d like to add any more salt and pepper. Another side note:  The sausage produced a lot of fat in the broth. I must also give credit to the Internet site “Our Daily Brine.” They offer a deeper look into the Tom Thumb and the Dan Doodle than what I go into here. Rinse the vegetables under cool running water. But I’ll definitely ask Granny if she knows about Tom Thumb sausage. Its a great store and they make some really good sausage there as well. Add the diced celery, onions, and carrots to the sauce pot. Be Blessed!!! Lol! ★☆ We’ll serve it up with Cabbage and Purple Hull Peas for a true taste of the past. Later we dipped our cornbread in the pot liquor of the collard bowl . Never heard of Tom Thumb sausage. So goes the ponderings of a little kid… Thank you for setting this straight for me! I’ve stopped at the Red and White in Dortches several times. Polish Sausage Recipe #1. Looks and sounds great…..will certainly give it a try. Another thing we make is hard cured salami, which takes about 3-4 months to cure, but well worth the wait. Look for them in the frozen vegetables section of your local grocer. (Smile). Once well mixed together add the egg. I have never heard of it and I have lived in North Carolina all my life. Place slices of the tom thumb in your favorite skillet. As I remember, it was stuffed with the same sausage mixture we used for link or patty sausage. Take casings out of the water and rinse several times by letting cold water run through the casing. Polish Sausage Recipe #2. I remember Mama cleaning chitlins. I watched the episode where the Tom Thumb was discussed. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sweet memories. Here in North Carolina, we call it a Tom Thumb. Always enjoy your newsletters! I have never heard of Tom Thumb sausage. They are hard to find these days. The signup box is below and you’ll also find one in the top right hand corner of each page. Follow our step-by-step, photo illustrated recipe to prepare this old time Southern favorite sausage. In the “good old days” sausage was often stuffed inside pigs intestines, then dried and smoked to preserve it for use throughout the year. Smile. You don’t want all that grease in your cabbage and peas. 1 tablespoon black pepper (freshly cracked, to taste), 1 tablespoon saltpeter (if cold smoking; if using, decrease salt to 1 tablespoon). I have never heard of Tom Thumb Sausage. Homemade Lorne Sausage (Scottish Square Sausage) recipe slightly adapted from Rampant Scotland (makes approximately 14 slices) Ingredients. Hi Jean, Thank you for sharing your memories with us. I have never heard of Tom Thumb Sausage but I think I would like to try it. Barbara Rolek is a former chef who became a cooking school instructor and award-winning food writer. Reduce the heat down just a little and let the tom thumb sausage simmer for about 45 minutes. That just means that I personally read each and everyone before they are approved for viewing on our family friendly website. We have to check with some of the family that lives in one of the Southern States. I watched the television episodes that featured the story about her cooking the sausage, and developed the recipe below based on that and the info in the Our Daily Brine story. They need refrigeration in shipping, so they don’t currently offer that on their website. Have never heard of Tom Thumb sausage but I would be open to tasting it. It’s usually served warm. NC Folklife does not carry the sausages. I was not familiar with this sausage but would. Add the bacon grease. Using the pigs appendix for sausage was just another way to take advantage of everything available during hog killing time without wasting any more of the pig than was necessary. -Steve. Our country store offers a wide variety of Georgia Grown and Artisan products to choose from. The sausage apparently originated in Kranjska, a town in the mountainous Carniola region of northwest Slovenia, close to the Austrian and Italian borders. Drain and serve. And it is mainly the consistency I’m looking for. Living here at the beach in NC, I’ve learned to love seafood and southern cooking and enjoy trying recipes you publish. Or twice. Place one teaspoon bacon grease in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Looks delicious, I’ll have to try it, but I have never heard of it. However, I still love and miss the New Jersey staples! Of course, got to love those Piggly Wiggly stores – right? Of course, I prefer using my Mama’s old cast iron skillet. Sign Up For Our Free Newsletter:  While you’re here, be sure to sign up for our totally FREE NEWSLETTER. I have to say I enjoy the delicious fresh sausage we have for breakfast when I visit my brother in S.C. Saw the episode on A Chef’s Life including a tour of the Nahunta facilty. I have to say though, you really over complicated it here. I’ve never heard of Tom Thumb or Dan Doodle sausage.. There is an eastern European recipe that does the same thing, but with cow’s intestine with beef filling. I love dried sausage, but I had never heard of this Tom Thumb sausage until an episode of Chef and the Farmer when Vivian prepared it. If you ask for either one or even, “sliced sausage”, in Scotland, you’ll be fine. Your email address will not be published. In this recipe, our trinity includes onions, green chilies, … Add slices of sausage, but do not crowd the skillet. I always wondered how somebody could make sausage out of thumbs…and where did they get that many thumbs. I had never heard of it before I saw it on Chef’s Life (big fan of the show). I have to consider that this is probably a recipe that you’ll never try. Any daughter saw some in Capron VA and brought it for me. Cover with plastic and refrigerate for several hours for the flavors to meld. While the broth is heating back up, cut the cabbage into bite sized pieces. Dozens of the best sausage recipes for the best sausage you've ever tasted. Bless your heart! Bring water and salt to boil. Vivian Howard and her husband Ben are the main characters in the program. Brown the sausages on both sides, turning as needed to prevent burning. Fresh sausage may be pan-fried or roasted in the oven. I understand it is a big seller at the restaurant. I never heard of Tom Thumb but recently the lady I work for told me about Dan Doodle. I don’t think I would want try it. Thank you for sharing your comments with us. I haven’t tasted a sausage I didn’t like. Tom Thumb Sausage Recipe:  You’ll need these ingredients. That’s what those white looking spots are in the photo above. Hot Sausage. Remove from heat, cover and let sit in hot water for 10 minutes. Follow our step-by-step, photo illustrated recipe to prepare this old time Southern favorite sausage. 1 teaspoon garlic powder Remove the sausage casing if you're using links. I grew up on pork neckbones and rice. I love A Chef’s Life but must have missed that episode. Slovenian carniolian sausage (kranjska klobasa) is one of the most popular pork sausages in Slovenia, where lightly smoked, semi-dried sausages hold sway. I appreciate your visits to Taste of Southern, and I trust you’ll stop by again… real soon. Enjoy! But, if you’re ready to give the recipe a try, then let’s head for the kitchen, and… Let’s Get Cooking.”. Never heard of it. Mine stayed off for right at three hours, and by the time it came back on, I thought it was too late in the evening to continue with the recipe. My nephew works in a slaughter house and I’m going to ask him about the appendix. Stir in cold milk, thyme and garlic powder. Love it! Then we held the clean ones for the sausage or Tom Thumb to be stuffed. I’m pretty sure I’d give it a try. -Steve. The look of the peas remind me of the speckled butterbeans we used to eat back in the 50’s and 60’s in North Carolina. Love Taste of Southern, your recipes always inspire. I have never tried it and it doesn’t sound like something I would like. Actually, it looks yummy. Should you try the recipe, I suggest you drain off as much of the fat as possible. 49 homemade sausage recipes, recipe, recipes, homesteading, how to make sausage, off grid cooking, shtf, prepping homemade summer sausage and pepperoni recipes summer sausage and pepperoni summer sausage and … The mold didn’t harm it, but needed to be gently scrubbed away before the sausage was cooked. It’s called ponce. they grew up in Windsor VA and used to make after a ” hog killing”. Thank you for this ! Mama would grind the liver, add some kind of seasoning and stuff it into “casing”. About 15 minutes later, I placed it in the refrigerator to cool down and help it to firm up. Can’t find them anywhere anymore. Cook yourself up a pot of Cabbage and Peas, serve it alongside your favorite sausage, and think about enjoying a Tom Thumb anyway. Remove the tom thumb from the refrigerator and slice it into about 3/4 inch slices or a little thicker. First time we had tried it on our own. We’ll serve it up with Cabbage and Purple Hull Peas for a true taste of the past. For those seeking a little extra kick in their sausage, a pound of this is sure to satisfy.