HOT PEPPER ITALIAN SAUSAGE2 tablespoons seasoned salt
2 tablespoon crushed red pepper*
1 tablespoon granulated onion
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1/4 teaspoon ground bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon coriander
1/2 cup cold water
5 pounds coarsely ground pork shoulder
Combine seasoned salt, red pepper, onion, garlic, black pepper, paprika, fennel seeds, bay leaf, thyme and coriander in bowl; mix well. Stir in cold water.
Add spice mixture to pork in bowl gradually, mixing well after each addition. Stuff into 2 1/2 yards of sausage casings.
Smoke, grill or barbecue.
*Decrease red pepper to 1 tablespoon for milder flavor.
Makes 40 servings
Source: Beckie Baker, Powderpuff Barbecue in
The Kansas City Barbeque Society Cookbook