Sausage

[TxJustice]

I just got and LEM meat grinder and want to start making some sausage... I'm planning to buy a package of seasoning / cure to start.

Any advise that might help me keep from making mistakes???


thanks.

[yazoomike]

Try REO spice in Huntsville. Cure and seasoning in one bag. Try the German. Try to pick a low humidity day for stuffing and smoking. Good luck.

[redneck36]

I take and mix my meat(60.40)and then mix the season in and let it set overnight and then mix it again that way the season is mix well all through

[BuckySWT]

little water mixed with the meat will help it stuff easy though your stuffer and not tear your casings.

[TxJustice]

Appreciate the help, going to try to start on some tomorrow morning.

[boomer453]

get a package mix from basspro or LEM or something for the first go round. get the hang of it first unless your just doing pan sausage. I think you a 3rd hand is required for stuffing casings.......at least it would stop me cursing at the grinder.

[Skinny]

I made my first batch of link sausage last month following MesquiteCountry's recipies and it turned out great.

Good luck!!!

[Saxet Nomad]

Here's my long time family recipe...
For 100# (mix 60% semi-lean pork to 40% deer)
By weight on ounce scale:

16oz iodized salt
8oz ground black pepper
6oz garlic powder
4oz paprika
2oz cayenne powder
2nd whole mustard seed
1oz sodium nitrate

We mix season in gallon jar and dust evenly over cubed meat in large cooler. Mix around and let set for an hour and then grind.

[DorothyNotKeegan]

I also have an LEM grinder. I have the stuffer as well. You won't be disappointed. I've learned to experiment with the seasonings until you find a good mixture.