Ingredients
2 1/2 lbs boneless pork butt, 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 pound pork fat, cut into pieces
1/4 cup Essence
2 T paprika
1 T minced garlic
1 1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
3/4 tsp file powder
3/4 tsp chili powder
3/4 tsp crushed red pepper
1/2 tsp ground cumin
Preparation
combine the pork, pork fat, essence, paprika, garlic, black pepper, salt, file, chili powder, red pepper and cumin in a large bowl and mix well. Pass through a food grinder fitted with a coarse die. Transfer to a large bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight. Shape into patties. Preheat a smoker to 250F. Smoke the sausage for 1 1/2 hours. Remove and use as desired.
