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Ingredients
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Meat
Spices and Seasonings
Other
Method
Preparation of Meat
- 1
Mixing Meat
In a large bowl, combine ground pork and ground beef. Mix thoroughly with your hands until well blended.
Seasoning
- 2
Add Spices
To the meat mixture, add salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, and dried thyme. Mix well until the spices are evenly distributed.
Adding Ice Water
- 3
Incorporate Ice Water
Gradually add the ice water to the meat mixture, continuing to mix until the mixture is moist and sticky.
Preparing Casings
- 4
Prepare Casings
Rinse the hog casings under cold water and soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before using.
Stuffing Sausage
- 5
Stuff the Mixture
Fit the sausage stuffer with the prepared hog casings. Tie a knot at one end of the casing. Carefully stuff the casings with the meat mixture, being careful not to overstuff.
Cooking
- 6
Cook the Sausages
Once stuffed, twist the sausages into links. Cook them in a skillet over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until they are browned and cooked through.