Apple Sage Seitan Sausage
Enjoy a homemade taste of Oktoberfest with this flavorful apple sage sausage, perfect alongside sauerkraut, potatoes, and a refreshing beer.
Equipment
- aluminum foil
- Large mixing bowl
- medium mixing bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 144 g 1 cup vital wheat gluten flour
- 30 g ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 tablespoon 2 g dried ground sage
- 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
- ¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 30 ml 2 tablespoons walnut or canola oil
- 15 ml 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 120 ml ½ cup apple juice
- 113 g 4 ounces unsweetened applesauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (170°C, or gas mark 3).
- In a large bowl, whisk together wheat gluten, nutritional yeast, sea salt, sage, onion, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together oil, maple syrup, apple juice, and applesauce.
- Pour wet ingredients into the dry mixture.
- Stir with a spoon, then knead the dough with your hands for 2 minutes.
- Let the dough rest for 5 minutes.
- Roll the dough into a log shape and wrap it tightly in aluminum foil, twisting the ends securely.
- Place the wrapped log in the oven and bake for 90 minutes, flipping it halfway through to prevent uneven browning.
- Carefully remove the foil and allow the sausage to cool.
- Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Advice:
Pair with a dry Riesling or light-bodied Pinot Noir to complement the apple and sage flavors.
Pair with a dry Riesling or light-bodied Pinot Noir to complement the apple and sage flavors.
Nutrition values
Calories: 85 kcal | Carbohydrates: 7 g | Protein: 12 g | Fat: 3 g | Sugar: 2 g