Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 lbs ground pork
  • 2 1/2 lbs ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons dried sage
  • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons dried sweet basil leaves
  • 2 teaspoons anise seed
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 dash salt
  • 1 dash ground black pepper

Method

  • Mix the meats with the spices.
  • For sausage links, attach 2 1/4-inch sausage casings to the stuffer nozzle.
  • on a hand meat grinder.
  • Stuff the casings to the desired length, cut the links, and secure the ends with.
  • string.
  • Barbecue at 225 deg F for 2 hours or slow-smoke at 185deg F for 4 hours.
  • For sausage patties,form the meat mixture into a roll and cover with wax paper. Slice the roll into patties and peel off the.
  • wax paper. Patties can be fried or grilled.