Sausage Making 101 - Zarra's Restaurant - Pittsburgh, PA
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- Join Johnny, Judy, and Donny Zarra as they take you step by step through making their homemade Calabrese style Italian Sausage.
Visit Zarra's Restaurant for the best Southern Italian food in Pittsburgh.
Zarra's Restaurant
3887 Bigelow Blvd
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
(412) 682-8296
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It's people like you that make America great. God bless you and your family. Your patient with your father.
Thank you.
My grandparents, my dad, and aunts lived on Larimer Ave. and when I was a little kid I lived on Lincoln Ave., that's when Pittsburgh Hospital used to be there. I enjoy your videos as I enjoy cooking too. I was pleasantly surprised to stumble onto your video.
All I have to say, is thank you for showing the respect to your Dad, he is quite a character as he added some color here and there. As for the sausage, I love the video, you are a saint for working under the conditions you were in and kept your video rolling and kept making that great sausage.
I showed this to my daughters for two reasons. The sausage and the respect you have for your dad. Bless you.
I'm glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching. DZ
i just saw your video and it was good. i appreciate the respect you showed your dad, even though i thought he disrespected you few times, i admire your patience. after all dads will be dads and moms will be moms. i look forward to some more of your videos
+tman50551 Thank you. My Father does test my patience on the regular. LOL
@@donnyzarrathat's why God blessed you with extra patience 😊 you're awesome!
Great tutorial video!
Happy New Year 2024❗🎉
Donny: One the BEST videos I've seen making Italian Sausage! I appreciate you taking the time to walk the viewer through every step of the process.
Thanks Steve. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Extremely clean and hygienic kitchen.
Thank you, even though the kitchen is old we take pride in keeping everything spotless and we maintain a very high standing with the health department.
I make about 50-60lbs of various sausages twice a week at the meat market where I work, and this video is really going to help me step up my game (I was super happy to see you adding water to help soften up the spices and mix everything - I thought that was my secret 🤪)! Lots of insider tips and tricks! Thank you!
Yes, adding the water to soften and distribute the spices makes all of the differences.
Great video Donny. Your attention to detail when trimming and preparing the meat for grinding is spot on. The extra efforts you make at the beginning shows well in the finished product. Your father is an awesome character too.
You have no idea how much I enjoyed your video. I clicked on it to watch the recipe and instead I watched and LOVED your family. I cant wait to make my own sausage. Thank You so much for your video and May God Bless!!
Thank you Peter. May God bless you and your family as well. Donny Z
Hi Ive watched quiet a few sausage making videos now on here and this in my opinion is the best, in a real Restaurant not staged in someones kitchen and its great that your Dad is there it makes it more real and alive. Dads still boss !
The meat-cutting instruction part of this video is really good.
Thank. you
I really appreciate this video. Your professionalism and demeanor is awesome...
Gas stations have customers....restaurants have guests!
Thanks Guy. I appreciate your kind comments. Stop in to visit. -Donny Zarra
I so love this video, been watching it for years
Great video! Will eat at your restaurant next time I'm in Pittsburgh.
Thanks, hope to see you soon. DZ
Your dad is the best!!!!!
Thanks for watching Dennis. DZ
Awesome! I can't wait to try this recipe! Your dad is a smart ass and hilarious! Great video, wish I lived close enough to visit!
Awesome video !!!! Thanks for the detail and the commentary, your family is great, Thank you!
That really is a lot of work but perfection doesn't come easy. Good Bless this hard working Italian Family!!!
It's a labor of Love. Thank you, - Donny Zarra
Great video! Very real and a family heritage in action. Thank you for not only teaching me some tricks but the glimpse at a loving family too! Salute'
Thaks Joe. Hopefully you can make it in one evening for dinner. Donny Zarra
Thank you for your love of making Italian sausage, your video shows your love of your Family. I just loved your father making faces in back ground,that was pure love. Good luck with all your adventures and your restaurant.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍
LOL. I'm glad you liked it, make sure to check out our other videos.
Awesome tutorial! 100% authentic & professional.
Than you.
i love the realness of your dad
your dad is really the boss . keep up the work ....love the video ...
Thank you. DZ
Awesome video Donny, I'm going to try out your recipe. Hey mate, i must say, you are man of such humility, you listened to Dad without even getting upset, gee you"re the man. Your dads a champ, i'm sure he only means good. Yep learn all that you can from mum and dad and love them unconditionally, cos they will not always be around. I loved your video and your integrity. I would love to visit one day. All the best from Down Under. Cheers Mate.
I appreciate your kind and respectful words Jay. That would be awesome to meet up one day. Cheers! Donny Z
jay, I've just read your reply.
There are always a lot of sarcastic statements made; Comments that would be better left unwritten, but you really know the meaning of family!
Different countries, different cultures; And the culture of family is pure Italian!
No need to say more.....
Great video, thanks for sharing your family recipe with us!
Great video!!! Did you forgot to introduce your brother or was intentionally? And I love you dad man!!!! “You don’t have to show how to put in bag”! Italian families are the best!!
He's not my brother. He was a temporary worker and I just wanted to show my family and my Dad made him stand in the video. I wasn't happy about it.
Good video. Thanks for making and sharing it.
You know how much I enjoy the sausage and I loved watching how it is made. Well done Donny! I have a new appreciation from this behind the scenes view.
If you and Mike ever have a chance, you can come and help me make a batch one day.
Excellent Job !!!!… You guys need a TV show.. I'd watch just to hear Dad talk...
Excellent video, thanks for taking the time to make it, and thank you also for sharing your knowledge. You have a great family dynamic in your kitchen. You should consider making a TV show. I know I'd watch.
I appreciate your comment. Thank you Mark. Donny Z
Love the video. Very thorough and informative...and your father is such a character!
We appreciate you tuning in. Hopefully we will me you one day at Zarra's Restaurant.
Thank you, sir. A very clear and informative video.
Donny! JZ’s pharmacy friend from Atlanta. I loved the video. Stumbled on it looking for tips on making my own sausage. Started watching and said out loud, “damn, I know that family!” But that was the best instructional video on sausage that I’ve seen to date.
Great to see you, Mom, Dad... glad y’all are doing well. Keep up the good work in that family business!
I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Hope to see you when you're in town again. DZ
thank you for sharing your expertise. will await other videos
Your dad is awesome! Nice vid, thx for sharing.
Thanks Daniel. I'm glad to hear you like our video. Please share it with your friends and family and when you have a chance check out our other videos. Happy New Year.
You are amazing working there with your mom and dad helping you with the movie! Love it. Excellent job on the sausage making and family making.
The old man is a hoot! Traditional, old school Italian. Love it!
Thank you, he appears on some of our other videos as well. Check them out.
Great content and video. Awesome 101 of sausage making..
Donny, and entire family, thank you for making and sharing this great video. Wonderful family. Looking forward to making a stop at your restaurant on my next trip to Pittsburgh.
Thank you very much. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. We hope to meet you soon. Donny Zarra and family
I love grandpas input!!!
Awesome video guy. We love givers like you. Thank you.
I love Dad. Looks like he kicked some butt in his day.. Great that these traditions are passed down, so many great things get lost with people not taking interest.
Thank you. Tradition is very important to us.
Nice, added to my favorites
Great video Donny! You seem very passionate about cooking, and it shows in the time and care you put into making the sausages. Wish you all the best!
Thank you Steve. We have a lot of fun.
Great demonstration on how to make sausage. Enjoyed it, Thanks!
+tzxj3n Thanks for taking time to watch and thank you again for writing a review.
Loved your family intro, I subscribed straight away after that. Thanks for sharing, love from Australia
Wow this is a really great video. I love how you took us with you to pick out the meat. Really enjoyed watching.
I've watched your video a few times now and enjoy your explanation of sausage making. You know what your doing, thanks again for sharing
I appreciate that. I was taught by the best. My Dad showed me everything I know about sausage making.
Good vid! I admire your patience amid that chaos and commentary!
Thank you for the info.Very well done and easy to follow.If ever I'm in Pittsburgh'.
Nice video!Your dad is great!
Pretty soon to the adventure of sausage making. You brought me back to my restaurant hospitality training. Thank you.
Thanks, this is really cool to watch.
Thank you.
the best cooking video I have ever seen.
Wow. That's a great compliment. Thank you.
Very excellent video, two thumbs up, you took it from the raw meat to the table, great job, hope your family is well and enjoying the new year. Thank you so much! Jim.
Thanks Jim. Happy New Year.
Great video, great family.
Thank you.
I plan on stopping in next trip to Pittsburgh. I love your patience with your Dad but Dad always knows best.
Thanks. We hope to meet you soon. DZ
Ray from Cali .A really great vedio ,just what I needed to learn on the process . Really looking forward to making your sausage
Awesome thanks for sharing
OMG! Love the dad, reminds me of my own dad. I also grew up working in an Italian restaurant with my parents in Omaha, NE. We are Sicilian, my dad made a ton of sausage every week. Now it is my turn to make it.
Very Cool. It's a labor of love for sure.
Great video buddy. Appreciate your efforts.
YOU ARE THE BEST, I HAVE THE PRIVILEGE TO HAVE A GREAT SONS AND DAUGHTER THAT ARE LIKE YOU, YOU SO POLITE AND RESPECTFUL WITH YOUR DAD, YOU MAKE MY DAY.
IS A GIFT FROM GOD TO BE HUMBLE AND RESPECTFUL AND YOU HAVE BOTH, IN PLUS OF YOUR ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE AND VULGARISE INSTRUCTIONS AND ACTIONS.
AND THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE MASTER CLASS, IS YOU ( learn step by step through making homemade Calabrese style Italian Sausage.)
I JUST BOUGHT MY STUFFER AND I NEED A TRAINING, YOU ARE A WONDERFUL TEACHER. THIS IS THE FIRST AND LAST VIDEO I NEED IT.
I'M READY TO MAKE SAUSAGE. THANK YOU AGAIN AND KEEP YOUR GREAT VIDEOS
I LOVE YOUR JOB, YOU DESERVE MILLIONS OF FOLLOWERS AND MY 10,00000 LIKES.
Wow, thanks for the great compliments. I hope you have a chance to visit us one day at Zarra's Restaurant. Check out our other videos and please share them. God Bless
Really love your Dad. You guys seem like a nice family. Loved this video.
+vilmad007 Thanks. We have fun. I'm glad you enjoyed.
Great video, very informative and professional...I obtained some real pointers from this...Thanks
+Michael Angel I appreciate you taking time to write some kind words. Thank you Michael.
Once again what an awesome video, and 1 the fact you shared the recipe is key, 2 running water through the casing to take the twist out, too cool!
Thanks Kevin. Good luck with your next batch.
I am watching this with my husband trying to show interest with making sausage. I will have to say that I enjoyed the video because of your dad. He had me laughing. Thanks for including him.
Great video.the sausage looks great. Good to see a family business doing well.
+Brandon Brock Thanks Brandon. We try our hardest to share our passion with those who can come into our establishment. I'm glad you appreciate our work. Thanks for watching. Donny Zarra
Bless your father! Great video! I now know what my sausage should feel like when stuffing them!
LOL. Thanks for watching.
Hi Donny. My family and I moved from the Pittsburgh area about 5 years ago to TN. Unfortunately, I discovered your restaurant on You Tube after we moved. I loved this video. When me and the family come back to visit this summer, you're on the list. Look forward to trying your food. Seems like a great family owned business.
We hope to see you this summer Mike. Thank you.
I can't get to Pittsburgh right now but thanks for the recipe.
You're welcome. Hope to meet you one day.
20:37 Pops has the best description on how firm the sausage should feel. lmao
Thanks for tuning in. Please check out our other videos.
Enjoyed so much. Reminds me of my days in Bradys Bend when Aunt Emma Pezzutis made sausage.
Hopefully you have a chance to visit our restaurant one day. Thanks for watching. Donny Z
awesome tutorial. thanks for sharing.
Thanks Ken, I'm happy that you enjoyed the tutorial. I appreciate you taking time to write. Please check out my other videos. DZ
Pushing the water thru twice is a great tip. Regards to your Father.
Wow. Just stumbled on this video in May 2020 in the middle of a global pandemic. I grew up in the restaurant business from about 8 to 28. Worked with my parents, Nonno's and Nonna's and Zia's. It was an amazing experience and I'm forever grateful to my family for that opportunity. This video just brought back so many good memories and your Dad just had me howling. I hope your family and your business continue to do well. Thanks.
It's a lot of work and it's frustrating sometimes, but it certainly rewarding and nice to be around my family.
Awesome!!
Thank you.
Your dad coming into the video is the BEST part! haha
Thanks for watching and taking time to comment. We have other videos on here, please check them out and share.
Very informative video, thank you.
+scpete28 Thank you for watching. We truly appreciate you taking time to write.
Brilliant. Thank you x
Glad to hear you like the video. We plan on making more. In the mean time, check out my other videos and please like and subscribe.
I LIKED THE WAY YOU RESPECTED YOUR SHOW OFF DAD. GREAT INTERGENERATIONAL CLIP
Thank you Yvonne.
That stuffing table setup is awesome.
Yes, it is very efficient. Thanks for watching.
LOL .. Excellent presentation.. thank you for your video and taking time to share it.. and btw love ya family.. the uniqueness of everyone's personality is what makes families families .. I like people who are "themselves" .. fully enjoyed your video in more ways than one - It had "life" love and all dat jazz.. looking forward into trying ya recipe..tell your family thank you too for sharing..you all made my night .. lol.. (reminded me of my dad lol I miss him) Aloha - Lynn
thanks for the video I'm gonna try making my own sausage ,I'm from upstate ny and your dad reminded me of my dad ,things were different back when they were growing up,i did get a chuckle out of it but always respect your father they aren't here forever.if I ever come down your way ill stop in thanks again.
Thank you. Hope to see you at Zarra's Restaurant.
This son and dad duo need a comedy cooking show on The Food Network.
Great video! Good luck to you and your families restaurant
Thanks for sharing this. I am just getting into sausage making and you gave me a lot of good information. Your dad is hilarious and a real firecracker!
Thank you.
Thanks, please make sure to watch our other videos.
Great video great family
Thank you.
Awesome video. I miss my Italian Grandparents! Salute!
Thank you.
Thanks for the video very informative,
I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you. Donny Zarra
I really enjoyed this. I like how you showed going to select the meat at the warehouse. I bet that is one of the most fun parts about running a successful restaurant- picking out the best ingredients and choosing foods for specials, etc.
Thanks for taking time to write Benjamin. I do enjoy shopping for the ingredients. That's when I find the inspiration for Specials. Donny Z
Donny Zarra only thing is what if your arm hair falls in it
We are very thorough with our pre-kitchen scrub. This eliminates bacterial, and any unwanted "ingredients". Thanks for your concern. DZ
Great video!! Love the instructions and the family atmosphere!
How do you prepare the cased sausages; boil, fry up, bake, smoke? This was totally instructive and loving.
All of the above
Thanks for the video, it was awesome! and your dad had me laughing the whole time, what a gem!, if ever I'm in PPA, I'm heading over
+Kevin Brecken Thanks for watching Kevin. I hope to meet you one day at Zarra's. DZ
lol, your dad reminds me of mine, you dont need a bag , just finish the sausage, lol .. i love it , bless you and your familia. ciao amici
Thank you.
congrats and thanks for showing you secrets to have a tasty sausage.....from Peru..Cesar
Thank you Cesar.
Love your video, systematic, concise, informative. Parents are from Ukraine, grew up in Chicago, (Italian neighborhood) - now reside in Carnegie - developed a love for all kinds of sausage and deli products - (miss the deep dish pizza and Chicago hot dog) - will have to visit your establishment soon!
Steve, If you can find some Smith Hot Dogs you will love them. We put ketchup on our dogs in da "burgh though. LOL
Wowe, It"s mustard. then dog, onion, relish,3 tomato wedges, A cucumber or pickel spear on the other side and 2 sport peppers in each end- to die for, where do you find a Smith dog, I found the Brighton dog to be unbelievable, flavorful, no fillers. Thanks! Steve from Carnegie.
Great video If I was in your area I would definitely eat at your restaurant, Great Quality control ,Hygiene ,And the proof is in the pudding Great job Thank you for taking the time to film and sharing with us Have a great Holiday....God bless
Thanks for tuning in and taking time to comment. I hope you have a chance to visit our restaurant in Pittsburgh one day. Merry Christmas, Donny Zarra and family
I bet that is incredible! I love sausage ! Fennel!!! For sure ! I make mine quite similar! From pigs we raise , slaughter , butcher and process ourselves! Right here on the homestead! Good stuff man! Make more videos
Thank you.
Donny, that was an awesome technique you shared. I could taste it as it sizzled. Your dad is a golden gem too. Did I say you guys were terrific? I would have enjoyed seeing you put the sausage in the ziploc bag. Lol. Again, you and your dad are terrific! Have you ever heard of the phrase, "often imitated and never to duplicated"? Genuine! Will try to mix this ASAP and thank you from Louisiana!