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Ingredients
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Meat
Spices
Other
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Casings
Soak the sausage casings in cold water for at least 30 minutes, then rinse them thoroughly and set aside.
- 2
Mix the Meat
In a large bowl, combine ground pork, ground beef, and pork fatback. Mix well until the meats are thoroughly blended.
- 3
Add Spices
Add salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, red pepper flakes, and dried thyme to the meat mixture. Stir in the ice water gradually until the mixture is well combined and sticky.
Stuffing
- 4
Stuff the Sausage
Using a sausage stuffer, fill the casings with the meat mixture, being careful not to overstuff. Twist sausages into links of desired size.
- 5
Tie Off the Ends
Tie off the ends of the sausages securely with kitchen twine or by twisting the casings. Prick any air bubbles with a needle.
Cooking
- 6
Cook the Sausage
Cook the sausages by grilling, pan-frying, or baking until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C).
- 7
Serve
Let the sausages rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your housemade sausage!