Homemade Hot Italian Sausage

Prep Time: One hour

Cook time:

Serves: 24 serving at 8 ounces each.

Description
This is a favorite of mine for pizza topping or sausage sandwiches with cooked onion and green pepper. (All measurements are in USA)

Ingredients

 * 12 pounds pork (butt or shoulder, use all fat)
 * 1-3/4 cups iced water
 * 1/4 cup salt, canning or kosher
 * 2/3 teaspoons MSG
 * 1/4 cup fennel seed
 * 1/4 cup ground black pepper
 * 2 teaspoons ground coriander
 * 3 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
 * 1-1/3 teaspoons oregano
 * 2 teaspoons garlic powder
 * 2 teaspoons white refined sugar
 * 1 teaspoon caraway seed

Directions

 * 1) Cut pork into cubes about 1-2 inch in size.
 * 2) Add remaining ingredients mixing well.
 * 3) Run mixture through a meat grinder for bulk or into casings.