question about jalapeno smoked sausage

[woody]

How many jalapenos would you use to make 25 pounds of Jalapeno smoked sausage. Also, How do you prepare the jalapenos? thanks , Woody

[switchback]

I was told you could just use jarred jalapeno's. Not sure how much to add.

[yazoomike]

I use fresh jalapenos at 1 to 5 for flavor and 1 to 3 pounds for someone wanting it warmer. I cut them up in a chopper first, add to meat, and then grind. This seems to help mix them throughout the meat best.

[GR5]

Dryed are hotter than fresh. about 2.5 ozs of dryed for 25lbs of meat

[True Texan]

I use 3 cups of (drained) diced japs per 25lbs. I only use Mt. Olive brand. I do not grind I just add them to the meat before stuffing.