Bahama Mama Sausage

Christine said:

My husband received a gift of Bahama Mama Sausages. Apparently they are a
Central Ohio tradition. Anybody know anything about them?

Any info, recipes greatly appreciated.

Google "Bahama Mama Sausages" gives:

Schmidt's Restaurant and Sausage Haus in Columbus, OH
Bahama Mama "The Original" 9.25
Our famous beef and pork, hickory-smoked sausage deliciously spiced
with our secret seasoning, stuffed in old world natural casing links.
Awarded Columbus Monthly "10 Best Entrees".

http://www.schmidthaus.com/menu.htm

Another Web site describes Schmidt's Bahama Mama sausage as:

The Bahama Mama is their version of an adult wiener - coarse ground
beef and pork in a natural casing, hickory smoked, and on the hot side.
Served on a New England style top split hot dog bun. Exceptional.

http://www.hollyeats.com/Schmidts.htm

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Christine said:

My husband received a gift of Bahama Mama Sausages. Apparently they are a
Central Ohio tradition. Anybody know anything about them?

Any info, recipes greatly appreciated.

Google "Bahama Mama Sausages" gives:

Schmidt's Restaurant and Sausage Haus in Columbus, OH
Bahama Mama "The Original" 9.25
Our famous beef and pork, hickory-smoked sausage deliciously spiced
with our secret seasoning, stuffed in old world natural casing links.
Awarded Columbus Monthly "10 Best Entrees".

http://www.schmidthaus.com/menu.htm

Another Web site describes Schmidt's Bahama Mama sausage as:

The Bahama Mama is their version of an adult wiener - coarse ground
beef and pork in a natural casing, hickory smoked, and on the hot side.
Served on a New England style top split hot dog bun. Exceptional.

http://www.hollyeats.com/Schmidts.htm

Sounds like knockwurst.

Bob

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Clay Irving said:

Christine said:

My husband received a gift of Bahama Mama Sausages. Apparently they
are a Central Ohio tradition. Anybody know anything about them?

Any info, recipes greatly appreciated.

Google "Bahama Mama Sausages" gives:

Schmidt's Restaurant and Sausage Haus in Columbus, OH
Bahama Mama "The Original" 9.25
Our famous beef and pork, hickory-smoked sausage deliciously spiced
with our secret seasoning, stuffed in old world natural casing links.
Awarded Columbus Monthly "10 Best Entrees".

http://www.schmidthaus.com/menu.htm

Another Web site describes Schmidt's Bahama Mama sausage as:

The Bahama Mama is their version of an adult wiener - coarse ground
beef and pork in a natural casing, hickory smoked, and on the hot
side. Served on a New England style top split hot dog bun.
Exceptional.

http://www.hollyeats.com/Schmidts.htm

Sounds like knockwurst.

Bob

It's not. The seasoning is quite different.

Wayne

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Christine said:

My husband received a gift of Bahama Mama Sausages. Apparently they
are a Central Ohio tradition. Anybody know anything about them?

Any info, recipes greatly appreciated.

Google "Bahama Mama Sausages" gives:

Schmidt's Restaurant and Sausage Haus in Columbus, OH
Bahama Mama "The Original" 9.25
Our famous beef and pork, hickory-smoked sausage deliciously spiced
with our secret seasoning, stuffed in old world natural casing links.
Awarded Columbus Monthly "10 Best Entrees".

http://www.schmidthaus.com/menu.htm

Another Web site describes Schmidt's Bahama Mama sausage as:

The Bahama Mama is their version of an adult wiener - coarse ground
beef and pork in a natural casing, hickory smoked, and on the hot
side. Served on a New England style top split hot dog bun.
Exceptional.

http://www.hollyeats.com/Schmidts.htm

When we lived in the Cleveland area, a trip down to Schmidt's Sausage Haus
in Columbus was a must at least several times a year. Their sausages are
wonderful, as are their breaded pork cutlet and locally brewed beers served
in huge icy glass steins. They also have a wonderful appetizer and salad
bar (I don't ordinarily like salad bars in restaurants).

Schmuidt's began as a packing house in 1886 and ventured into the
restaurant business in 1920. They are located in German Village, an
historical district adjacent to downtown Columbus where visitors can
meander through the streets of historical homes and enjoy the many
wonderful shops and restaurants.

I miss going there!

Wayne

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Christine said:

My husband received a gift of Bahama Mama Sausages. Apparently they
are a Central Ohio tradition. Anybody know anything about them?

Any info, recipes greatly appreciated.

Google "Bahama Mama Sausages" gives:

Schmidt's Restaurant and Sausage Haus in Columbus, OH
Bahama Mama "The Original" 9.25
Our famous beef and pork, hickory-smoked sausage deliciously spiced
with our secret seasoning, stuffed in old world natural casing links.
Awarded Columbus Monthly "10 Best Entrees".

http://www.schmidthaus.com/menu.htm

Another Web site describes Schmidt's Bahama Mama sausage as:

The Bahama Mama is their version of an adult wiener - coarse ground
beef and pork in a natural casing, hickory smoked, and on the hot
side. Served on a New England style top split hot dog bun.
Exceptional.

http://www.hollyeats.com/Schmidts.htm

When we lived in the Cleveland area, a trip down to Schmidt's Sausage Haus
in Columbus was a must at least several times a year. Their sausages are
wonderful, as are their breaded pork cutlet and locally brewed beers
served
in huge icy glass steins. They also have a wonderful appetizer and salad
bar (I don't ordinarily like salad bars in restaurants).

Schmuidt's began as a packing house in 1886 and ventured into the
restaurant business in 1920. They are located in German Village, an
historical district adjacent to downtown Columbus where visitors can
meander through the streets of historical homes and enjoy the many
wonderful shops and restaurants.

I miss going there!

Wayne

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Wayne,

Thanks so much... I was hoping to find someone who actually had eaten the
sausage and cooked with it. The instructions that came with it say "pan
fry, outdoor grill, and broil. Do not boil. Do not microwave. Do not
overcook". In the package was also a two pound package of sauerkraut, a
jar of spicy mustard, and a jar of horseradish.

I was thinking I'd like to put a couple of links (or more) in with the
sauerkraut and put it in the oven... bad idea?

Chris in Pearland, TX

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Wayne,

Thanks so much... I was hoping to find someone who actually had eaten the
sausage and cooked with it. The instructions that came with it say "pan
fry, outdoor grill, and broil. Do not boil. Do not microwave. Do not
overcook". In the package was also a two pound package of sauerkraut, a
jar of spicy mustard, and a jar of horseradish.

I was thinking I'd like to put a couple of links (or more) in with the
sauerkraut and put it in the oven... bad idea?

No, great idea, Chris. Hopefully, the way you bake the kraut and sausage in
the oven will allow them to brown a bit. If not, I would pan fry or broil a
bit to brown them before adding to the kraut. Just a personal note...I would
add a chopped onion and a chopped apple to the kraut before baking.

'Hope you enjoy these as much as I do!

Wayne

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Chris in Pearland, TX

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Wayne,

Thanks so much... I was hoping to find someone who actually had eaten
the
sausage and cooked with it. The instructions that came with it say "pan
fry, outdoor grill, and broil. Do not boil. Do not microwave. Do not
overcook". In the package was also a two pound package of sauerkraut, a
jar of spicy mustard, and a jar of horseradish.

I was thinking I'd like to put a couple of links (or more) in with the
sauerkraut and put it in the oven... bad idea?

No, great idea, Chris. Hopefully, the way you bake the kraut and sausage
in
the oven will allow them to brown a bit. If not, I would pan fry or broil
a
bit to brown them before adding to the kraut. Just a personal note...I
would
add a chopped onion and a chopped apple to the kraut before baking.

'Hope you enjoy these as much as I do!

Wayne

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Chris in Pearland, TX

Again, many thanks. The Bahama Mama sausage came from a Cincinnati Ohio
company called Montgomery Inn which apparently is a Cincinnati restaurant
that sells Ohio food. The gift came from my now California sister-in-law
who orders Skyline Chili from them by the case! At least we have Skyline
Chili available here in Texas frozen. Apparently none in California. Maybe
we'll have these special sausages tonight.

Chris in Pearland, TX

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On Sat 15 Jan 2005 04:35:32p, Christine tittered and giggled, and
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tittered, and finally blurted out...

> Wayne,
>
> Thanks so much... I was hoping to find someone who actually had
> eaten the
> sausage and cooked with it. The instructions that came with it say
> "pan fry, outdoor grill, and broil. Do not boil. Do not microwave.
> Do not overcook". In the package was also a two pound package of
> sauerkraut, a jar of spicy mustard, and a jar of horseradish.
>
> I was thinking I'd like to put a couple of links (or more) in with
> the sauerkraut and put it in the oven... bad idea?

No, great idea, Chris. Hopefully, the way you bake the kraut and
sausage in
the oven will allow them to brown a bit. If not, I would pan fry or
broil a
bit to brown them before adding to the kraut. Just a personal
note...I would
add a chopped onion and a chopped apple to the kraut before baking.

'Hope you enjoy these as much as I do!

Wayne

>
> Chris in Pearland, TX

Again, many thanks. The Bahama Mama sausage came from a Cincinnati
Ohio company called Montgomery Inn which apparently is a Cincinnati
restaurant that sells Ohio food. The gift came from my now California
sister-in-law who orders Skyline Chili from them by the case! At
least we have Skyline Chili available here in Texas frozen.
Apparently none in California. Maybe we'll have these special
sausages tonight.

Chris in Pearland, TX

Ohhhh... I love Skyline Chili. I used to live in Columbus but escaped to
Cincinnati, Cleveland and Philadelphia often. My memory is gone but we
used to eat at a place way out on the warf in Cleveland. Incredible
seafood. The gulls were cool to watch while eating. In Philly we almost
always ate at a campus restaurant but it was upscale. Best scallops I've
ever had and they had a piano bar. Also incredible Manhattans. In Columbus
it was almost always Lindeys in German Village that we frequented. I
loved
the area but I lived in Bexley.

I can not for the life of me remember the restaurant I went to all the
time, which served the chili in Cincinnati. I dunk a chunk of crusty
bread
in it. I have not seen Skyline Chili here. I will have to go online and
look for a source to buy it. I have not had it in years. I like it without
beans. The sausage sounds terrific. I want some.

Michael

Michael,

Here are some sources for online ordering. Usual disclaimer applies ... no
stock in any of the referenced companies.

http://www.skylinechili.com/

http://montgomeryinn.com/

http://www.goldstarchili.com/orderform/

http://www.soupbase.com/index.asp

My Dayton, Ohio brother-in-law once sent us two cans of Gold Star Chili and
two cans of Skyline Chili for a taste comparison test.

Something funny though... I once made Cincinnati chili (the recipe is large
enough for 50 of your closest friends) for Superbowl Sunday. Texans get
this look of confusion of their faces when exposed to Cincinnati chili. Not
that they dislike it, but the taste confuses them!

Chris in Pearland, TX (a burb of Houston)

On Sun, 16 Jan 2005 16:56:08 GMT, Dog3 <[email hidden]>

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The sausage sounds terrific. I want some.

It's expensive! The Omaha steak of sausage:
http://www.montgomeryinn.com/onlinecatalog/combinationpacks.html

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The sausage sounds terrific. I want some.

It's expensive! The Omaha steak of sausage:
http://www.montgomeryinn.com/onlinecatalog/combinationpacks.html

sf

Yup! Apparently the package my sister-in-law cost her a total of $80.40
(the shipping was $30.45). It contained 4 lbs. of the sausages, 2 lbs. of
sauerkraut, 1 jar of horseradish, and 1 jar of spicy mustard.

Very much appreciated though!

Chris in Pearland, TX

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Christine said:

http://www.montgomeryinn.com/onlinecatalog/combinationpacks.html

$25 for four cans of Skyline chili? Plus twenty bucks
for shipping. Hmm. I tried it in Dayton. It
was bland and forgettable. I don't know if there's a
correlation between that and the sausage, but I can't help
but think that $80 at whatever is your local European
sausage place (in Minneapolis it's Kramarczyk's) would
be a better use of your cash.

When I lived in South Carolina, there was no sausage place,
so I guess maybe wherever you are it might make sense to
order the Mildly Spicy Hot Dog Bonus Pack, but I remain
skeptical. In any event, eat happy.

Mike Beede

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>Mike Beede writes:
>
> "Christine" wrote:
>> http://www.montgomeryinn.com/
>
>$25 for four cans of Skyline chili? Plus twenty bucks
>for shipping. Hmm. I tried it in Dayton. It
>was bland and forgettable. I don't know if there's a
>correlation between that and the sausage, but I can't help
>but think that $80 at whatever is your local European
>sausage place (in Minneapolis it's Kramarczyk's) would be a better use
>of your cash.

What kind of moron would spend that kind of cash on friggin' mystery
meat sausage?!?!? DUH!

The concept of sausage is in making something tasty from the *least
expensive* meat cuts... $80 for a few questionable links... R U NUTZ...
hot dawgs at a ball game are less expensive.

For about the same investment one can obtain a good electric meat
grinder, and make their own... it's easy... it's fun... and you'll
always know what/who is in it.

Sausage from the local stupidmarket is iffy enough (but it's only about
$2.50/lb), but mail order mystery meat costing more than USDA Prime...
Yikes!

Yoose folks gots to have more dollars than brain cells... plus should
be ashamed to admit your dalliance in a cooking group... now the entire
world knows neither of yoose cook. be devoid of all meaning were it
without tribulation." Sheldon
```

I'm the OP.... it might be beneficial to read the whole thread. The
sausages were a birthday gift to my husband from his sister in
California.

Chris in Pearland, TX

Chris, just consider the source and pay it no mind!

Wayne

You're so right Wayne... with so many helpful people here no sense in
fooling with him. BTW, we had our first Bahama Mama Sausages last night.
Excellent! I did something incredibly stupid though. I was talking with
my California sister-in-law yesterday and she told me to rinse the
sauerkraut. BIG MISTAKE! Rinsed all the flavor out, but I thought she knew
what she talking about. I guess it's just a matter of taste, but apparently
we like the high-test sauerkraut!

Chris in Pearland, TX and thanks for your help

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On Mon 17 Jan 2005 09:35:30a, Christine tittered and giggled, and
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"PENMART01" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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> >Mike Beede writes:
>>
>> "Christine" wrote:
>>> http://www.montgomeryinn.com/
>>
>>$25 for four cans of Skyline chili? Plus twenty bucks
>>for shipping. Hmm. I tried it in Dayton. It
>>was bland and forgettable. I don't know if there's a
>>correlation between that and the sausage, but I can't help
>>but think that $80 at whatever is your local European
>>sausage place (in Minneapolis it's Kramarczyk's) would be a better
>>use of your cash.
>
> What kind of moron would spend that kind of cash on friggin' mystery
> meat sausage?!?!? DUH!
>
> The concept of sausage is in making something tasty from the *least
> expensive* meat cuts... $80 for a few questionable links... R U
> NUTZ... hot dawgs at a ball game are less expensive.
>
> For about the same investment one can obtain a good electric meat
> grinder, and make their own... it's easy... it's fun... and you'll
> always know what/who is in it.
>
> Sausage from the local stupidmarket is iffy enough (but it's only
> about $2.50/lb), but mail order mystery meat costing more than USDA
> Prime... Yikes!
>
> Yoose folks gots to have more dollars than brain cells... plus should
> be ashamed to admit your dalliance in a cooking group... now the
> entire world knows neither of yoose cook. be devoid of all meaning
> were it without tribulation." Sheldon ```

I'm the OP.... it might be beneficial to read the whole thread. The
sausages were a birthday gift to my husband from his sister in
California.

Chris in Pearland, TX

Chris, just consider the source and pay it no mind!

Wayne

You're so right Wayne... with so many helpful people here no sense in
fooling with him. BTW, we had our first Bahama Mama Sausages last
night. Excellent! I did something incredibly stupid though. I was
talking with my California sister-in-law yesterday and she told me to
rinse the sauerkraut. BIG MISTAKE! Rinsed all the flavor out, but I
thought she knew what she talking about. I guess it's just a matter of
taste, but apparently we like the high-test sauerkraut!

Chris in Pearland, TX and thanks for your help

Yes, me too. I never rinse the kraut. If ever you want to dilute it a
bit, just add white wine.

Glad you liked it!

Wayne

where can you buy these bad boys ???? i have looked in every store i come to

I go to the local 7-11 once a week to get my Bahama Mama 'fix'. I thought I would save money by ordering online, but the only places I found them would cost more than the 7-11.
Chris, you have a great idea; make them yourself.