In this episode of The Glen Merzer Show, Glen welcomes Chef Mark Cerkvenik, a food for life instructor, to discuss a Polish Vegan Sausage recipe. The conversation covers the use of vital wheat gluten, the importance of fresh ingredients, and various cooking techniques. Chef Mark shares tips on preparing garlic, mixing ingredients, and the flavor profiles that enhance the dish. The episode also touches on health trends related to gluten intolerance and the benefits of nutritional yeast. Here's the recipe: Polish or Andouille Seitan SausageServings: 12 SausagesIngredients For Polish Sausage1.5 cup white beans3 cup veg broth6 tablespoon soy sauce12 cloves garlic (minced)2 tablespoons fennel seeds2 teaspoons coriander seeds1 tablespoon dry basil1 tablespoon dry oregano½ teaspoon ground nutmeg1 teaspoon red pepper flakes1 tablespoon caraway seeds1 tablespoons sea salt1 tablespoon black pepper1 tablespoon smoked paprika1.5 teaspoon liquid smoke3.75 cups vital wheat gluten0.75 cup nutritional yeastFor Andouille Sausage1.5 cup white beans3 cup veg broth12 cloves garlic (minced)6 tablespoon soy sauce3 tablespoon tomato paste3 tablespoon maple syrup6 teaspoon smoked paprika3 teaspoon thyme3 teaspoon sweet paprika3 teaspoon rubbed sage1.5 teaspoon liquid smoke1.5 teaspoon salt0.75 teaspoon black pepper0.75 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adj to taste)3.75 cups vital wheat gluten0.75 cup nutritional yeastInstructions1. Warm up your steamer or set upressure cooker2. In a large bowl mash beans with apotato masher or fork until smooth.3. Add all the ingredients exceptNutritional Yeast and Vital WheatGluten.4. With a fork, mix in Nutritional Yeastand Vital Wheat Gluten until a doughforms5. Knead dough for a minute or two andthen cut into12 equal pieces6. Stretch and roll each piece until asausage shape is formed7. Roll tightly in Aluminum Foil and sealends by twisting8. Steam for 45 minutes or pressurecook on high for 15 minutes.9. Cool and store in your refrigeratorovernight. Serve cold or at roomtemperature. You can also use it in a stew.Based on a recipe by Chuck UnderwoodFind the full recipe here: https://letseatgreat.com/Visit our website: https://www.theglenmerzershow.com Get my new book, 'America Goes Vegan!' here: https://shorturl.at/dgrLQ Get "Live Your Healthiest Life" here: https://shorturl.at/bitDETo order Sweet Indulgence Sweet Indulgence by Chef AJ and me, the healthiest and most beautiful dessert cookbook ever!: https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 Follow us in Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGlenMerzerShow/ Follow us in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@theglenmerzershow  Follow us in Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/glenmerzershow Follow us in TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theglenmerzershow00:00 Introduction to the Show and Guest01:00 Vegan Sausage Recipe Introduction03:55 The Role of Vital Wheat Gluten05:45 Health Trends and Gluten Intolerance06:44 Cooking Techniques and Ingredients10:31 Garlic Preparation Tips13:21 The Importance of Fresh Ingredients16:16 Mixing Ingredients for Sausage19:09 Flavor Profiles and Seasoning23:19 Liquid Smoke and Its Uses25:47 Nutritional Yeast and Its Benefits32:29 Finalizing the Sausage Mixture40:28 Shaping and Cooking the Sausages51:41 Tasting and Serving Suggestions53:07 Conclusion and Future PlansLooking to improve your health?Look no further! Sign up for the Plant Powered Passport today!

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