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Ingredients
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Hot Links Ingredients
Method
Hot Links Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Casings
Soak the natural hog casings in cool water for about 30 minutes, then rinse them thoroughly inside and out.
- 2
Mix the Meat
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, ground beef, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes. Mix thoroughly.
- 3
Add Ice Water
Slowly mix in the ice water until the mixture is well combined and has a sticky texture.
- 4
Stuff the Casings
Using a sausage stuffer, carefully fill the prepared casings with the meat mixture, being careful not to overstuff. Twist the sausages into 6-inch links.
- 5
Tie the Ends
Tie off the ends of the sausages with kitchen twine or by twisting the casings.
- 6
- 7
Serve
Allow the hot links to rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauces!