Here is a quick review of A.C. Leggs Sweet Italian Blend 101. I was wanting to try something different for an Italian sweet sausage. Amazon is so convenient since we have a large warehouse nearby. We had 22 pounds of trimmed pork shoulders. I mixed the seasoning in based upon the proper ratio, .32oz/pound. I added a little bit more. Mixed the sausage well and did a fry test and was a it was a little light on the fennel, black pepper and sweetness.
To adjust , I crushed and roasted some more fennel and added about 1 1/2 tsp/per pound. Added 1/4 tsp ground black pepper/pound and 2 TBS white sugar/ pound. Mixed and fry test again. Much, much better. I made about 6 pounds of "hot" by adding red pepper flakes and cayenne, added some "hot" Hungarian paprika for some more punch and color.
RG
To adjust , I crushed and roasted some more fennel and added about 1 1/2 tsp/per pound. Added 1/4 tsp ground black pepper/pound and 2 TBS white sugar/ pound. Mixed and fry test again. Much, much better. I made about 6 pounds of "hot" by adding red pepper flakes and cayenne, added some "hot" Hungarian paprika for some more punch and color.
RG