Raccoon Sausage

Raccoon sausage is a game meat sausage traditionally made from the meat of the North American raccoon, often seasoned with sage, black pepper, and other savory spices. It is a specialty dish found in parts of the rural United States, particularly in the South and Appalachian regions, where it has historical roots in hunting and foraging culture.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Raccoon sausage is a high-protein, high-fat food with minimal carbohydrates. It provides a significant amount of iron and B vitamins, particularly B12, with a typical serving containing roughly 300-400 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	340 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	2 g
Fat	27 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	1 g
Sodium	680 mg
Iron	3.2 mg
Vitamin B12	2.1 mcg
Niacin (B3)	5.8 mg
Zinc	4.5 mg
Phosphorus	210 mg
Selenium	18 mcg
Thiamin (B1)	0.4 mg
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg

Per 2 links (113 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, raccoon sausage represents a form of wild game consumption that connects to historical subsistence hunting practices in North America. Nutritionally, it offers a dense source of protein and fat from a wild source, which can have a different fatty acid profile compared to domesticated meats.