Homemade Andouille Sausage

5# Boston Butt trimmed of tough connective tissue and cut into 2 inch cubes.

Here I hand chopped half of the meat into 1/4 inch pieces for texture, and ground the rest.

Spice Mixture:

2 tsp. of Cayenne or to taste

1 Tbsp. Paprika

1/4 Cup Chopped Fresh Garlic

1/8 Cup Fresh Ground Black Pepper

3 Tbsp. Kosher Salt

1 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme leaves, chopped

1 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper

1 tsp Cure #1

½ cup water