Instructions

  1. Make brine by combining first four ingredients and bringing to a boil in a saucepan.
  2. Cut sausage into equal sized links, approximately 3" each.
  3. Place sausage and bay leaves into a sterilized gallon size glass jar.
  4. Pour brine over sausage and seal jug.
  5. Store in refrigerator for 2-3 days. The longer it sits, the better it gets.
  6. Note: Your ability to fit all of the sausage into the jar will depend on what brand you buy.