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Plant-based sausage is a divisive topic in the vegan world. Some people love it and want it to taste like its meaty counterpart, while others hate it. But the thing is, it’s actually quite easy to make your own vegan sausage recipe! This way, you get to control the seasonings and make them taste just how you want. The process is a bit lengthy, but I promise it’s truly straightforward. If you’ve tried my seitan pepperoni, you’ll be familiar with the technique. The “sausage dough” is kneaded and steamed to help it hold its shape, then dropped on the grill for those authentic vegan Italian sausage grill marks. Both vegans and meat eaters alike will enjoy these tasty links!
Here’s What You’ll Need
These vegan sausages don’t have many crazy ingredients going on, and the few you might not already have will definitely become new favorites!
Vital Wheat Gluten: Gives vegan sausage links structure and elasticity. You can buy vital wheat gluten online or in some health food stores. Vegetable Broth: This holds everything together. If you’re going for an even meatier flavor, you can try this vegan pork broth! Tomato Paste: Provides a rich color and umami (savory) taste. Soy Sauce: This is our umami and salty element! Seasoning: The seasoning selection in the recipe card gives a basic pork sausage flair. Liquid Smoke: This secret ingredient adds the perfect smoked flavor and some color.
Making Vegan Sausage Is Easy
It’s a little lengthy here, but it’s super simple. Set up all your wrappers first, and you’ll be a vegan sausage-making pro in no time. Step 1: Make The DoughAdd all ingredients to a large bowl and combine well. Knead the dough on a clean surface until it becomes elastic. Step 2: Shape The SausagesDivide the dough into 15 equal-sized pieces and form into sausage shapes. Step 3: Steam The LinksSet the wrapped sausages on the top of a steamer basket over a pot of water, cover, and steam for about 30 minutes. Step 4: Grill The SausagesTransfer the steamed sausages to an oiled grill pan or fire up the grill!
Recipe tips
Mise En Place: Cut out your parchment and foil and have them all set up! This way, you can set each sausage link right on top as you go. It’s easy to form them all and then twist them all at once. Grill It Up: You can head outside to grill these, grab a cast iron grill pan, or even fire up the George Foreman. Grilling your links is a crucial step to give them a little bite! Serve As A Kebab: Serve these vegan sausages kebab-style on our vegetarian cevapi!
Try these seasonings
You can easily change up the flavor with different seasoning blends like these:
Vegan Italian Sausage: Use an Italian seasoning mix. Vegan Chorizo: Add a chorizo spice blend or fajita seasoning. Vegan Breakfast Sausage: Use our vegan breakfast sausage spice blend.
Grilling Season Must-Haves
Nothing beats burgers and sausages on the grill, especially when feeding a crowd! Pair your vegan sausages with some of these.
Seitan Burgers: Maximize your ingredient purchase by using similar pantry items. Baked Avocado Fries: The combo of creamy and crunchy is unbeatable! Mediterranean Roasted Veggies: A delicious side made on the grill.
