OLD WORLD ITALIAN SAUSAGE 2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. black pepper 4 tsp. fennel seeds 4 tsp. oregano 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. red pepper 8 lbs. pork butt or pork shoulder, 1 1/2 inch cubes Combine seasonings over meat cubes in large bowl. Toss well. Grind and stuff into casings. OLD FASHIONED POTATO SAUSAGE 5 lbs. hamburger 1 lb. pork 10 lbs. potatoes 2 onions1/4 c. salt 1 tbsp. pepper About 1 c. water Grind together: Mix in: Put into casings using sausage stuffer (you'll need about 1 1/4 pounds casings). Cut each sausage into approximately 3/4 pound lengths. Simmer 15-20 minutes in water with bay leaves and peppercorns. Cool and freeze rings (makes about 20). To prepare: simmer sausage in shallow pan with 1/2 inch water until cooks through. Let water evaporate, add a pat of butter and brown lightly.
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