Classic Texas All-Beef Hot Links
1000g beef chuck
420g fatty beef
80g beef suet
15g minced garlic
5g coarsely ground black pepper
22g kosher salt
4g crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
2.5g Cure#1
4g white or brown sugar (optional)
80g ice water
Cube meat and add all ingredients except water.
Hold in fridge for 48 hours.
Grind twice through 3/8" plate.
Add water and mix until sticky.
Stuff into hog casings and form 6" links.
Gently warm smoking over mesquite or oak is what gives this sausage it's unique character.
HTH
Cheers, peace and bacon grease,
~Martin