This was the motivator but 'spicy' it was not. However, I didn't bump up the heat and the GF gave it an 'awesome' rating as one of my best ever (go figure). I did a few minor tweaks but pretty much the recipe given was used. The link even has a vid for any of you that might be on the sausage making fence. The casings were a mixed lot seems like....some quite large in diameter so only got 14 sausages out of the 5 pound batch. I usually share some with the mates at the bar so I poached to fully cooked for safety. No burst casings from the poaching or the saute pan so was very happy. Here's the recipe link http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/spicy-italian-sausage
after overnight rest before stuffing
roped
linked
pan saute after poaching for a taste test
very tasty--great consistency--a keeper to make again
after overnight rest before stuffing
roped
linked
pan saute after poaching for a taste test
very tasty--great consistency--a keeper to make again