We're Making our Own Sausage! How to Make Venison and Pork Sausage

Start with 2 pounds of venison and 2 pounds of pork fat from a pork butt.

Ensure the venison is clean and separated from any undesirable fat.

Use a coarse ground blade in a meat grinder to grind the meat and fat together.

Mix the ground meat with spices: add sage and red pepper flakes to taste.

Incorporate water and brown sugar into the mixture.

If desired, mix in grated jalapeno for extra spice.

Use a heavy-duty mixing bowl with a dough hook to mix the ingredients thoroughly.

Form the sausage mixture into patties, optionally using wet hands to prevent sticking.

Heat a cast iron skillet and add a tablespoon of oil before frying the sausage patties.

Fry a small piece of sausage to check for flavor and adjust seasoning if necessary.

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