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Ingredients
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Meat
Spices and Seasonings
Method
Preparation of Meat
- 1
Mix the Meats
In a large bowl, combine the ground pork and ground beef. Mix thoroughly until evenly combined.
Spicing the Mixture
- 2
Add Seasonings
Sprinkle the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, dried thyme, and dried sage over the meat mixture. Use your hands to mix until the spices are evenly distributed throughout the meat.
Preparing the Casings
- 3
Prepare the Casings
Rinse the pork casings under cold water to remove any excess salt. Soak them in warm water for about 30 minutes to soften them before use.
Stuffing the Sausage
- 4
Stuff the Casings
Using a sausage stuffer or a piping bag, carefully fill each casing with the meat mixture. Be sure to pack the mixture tightly but not so tightly that the casings burst.
- 5
Twist and Tie
Once filled, twist the sausages into 6-inch links. Tie off the ends securely with kitchen twine.
