You can use any meat you prefer to prepare you very own sausage through this recipe. It can either be made with pork, beef, venison or even turkey.

INGREDIENTS

* 10 pounds ground meat
* 2-3 pounds pork or beef fat (vegetable shortening or lard could be substituted)
* 6 teaspoons salt
* 4 teaspoons sage
* 4 teaspoons pepper
* 2 teaspoons sugar
* 2 teaspoons paprika
* 1 teaspoon celery seed
* 1/8 teaspoon ginger
* 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

• Mix all the ingredients together and combine well. If preferred, you may use a grinder for an easier mixing. Pack the mixture in quart-sized plastic bag or in sandwich bags then freeze.