Gallery: Homemade Sausages Are Big - Here's How To Make Them!

There is a lot to be learned about the art of making your own sausages at home. But don't let that daunt you. With a bit of time and effort you will find that it's all really worth it -- especially if you value healthy, chemical free food options. 

Using your own favorite meats and spice combinations, you can quickly become an expert at making quality fresh sausages in your own kitchen. It is also possible to create your own smoked and salted sausage with a little guidance from the book Charcuterie: The Craft of Salting Smoking and Curing, available on Amazon.

But before you begin to invest, check out the recipes and how-to's below to get you interested and get you started.