Smoked Groundhog Sausage
Smoked Groundhog Sausage is a rustic, gamey sausage made from the meat of groundhog (woodchuck), typically seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic, and herbs, then smoked for preservation and flavor. It is a traditional, foraged food in rural Appalachian regions of the United States, often prepared during late winter or early spring.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This sausage is very high in protein and fat, with virtually no carbohydrates. It provides a significant amount of iron and B vitamins, with a rough calorie estimate of 250-300 kcal per typical serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 0 g |
| Fat | 21 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Zinc | 4.0 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.8 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5.0 mg |
| Selenium | 15 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 200 mg |
| Potassium | 250 mg |
| Choline | 60 mg |
Per 2 links (100 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents a historical practice of subsistence hunting and using local wildlife as a food source. Nutritionally, as wild game, it is leaner than many commercial pork sausages and is a dense source of complete protein.
