{"product_id":"texas-hot-links-seasoning","title":"Texas Hot Links Seasoning","description":"\u003cp\u003eTexas Hot Links Seasoning brings real Central Texas barbecue heat to your own grinder. Cayenne and red pepper flakes carry the burn, granulated garlic and mustard seed build the backbone, and ground bay leaf and thyme give it the herbal depth that separates a proper hot link from a generic spicy sausage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped in partnership with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/twoguysandacooler.com\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTwo Guys and a Cooler\u003c\/a\u003e, whose Texas hot link recipe this blend is built around. One 14.5 oz. packet seasons 10 lbs. of ground meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe traditional choice is pork at 25-30% fat, but beef, game meat, chicken, or any combination works well. As written, the recipe produces a fresh sausage — add Insta Cure™ #1 if you want to cure and cold-smoke it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady to use\u003c\/strong\u003e — pre-blended, no measuring or sourcing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCayenne and red pepper flake heat with garlic, mustard seed, and bay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloped with Two Guys and a Cooler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeasons 10 lbs. of ground meat per 14.5 oz. packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with pork, beef, game meat, or chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakes fresh sausage as written; add cure for a smoked version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso makes Texas Hot Burgers — same mix, formed into patties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 lb. Texas Hot Links Recipe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 lbs. ground pork, 25-30% fat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 cups ice-cold beer or water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 packet (14.5 oz.) Texas Hot Links Seasoning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 level tsp. Insta Cure™ #1 — only if making a cured sausage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd the packet contents to 10 lbs. ground pork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix in 2 cups of ice-cold beer or water and work the meat until it turns tacky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStuff into hog casings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRest overnight in the refrigerator — this step matters for flavor development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrill or smoke until you reach your desired internal temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmaller batches:\u003c\/strong\u003e use 1\/4 cup of seasoning and 3 tablespoons of ice-cold light beer or water per 1 lb. of ground meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Hot Burgers:\u003c\/strong\u003e follow the same recipe but form patties instead of links, and grill to your desired internal temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Casings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/premium-natural-hog-casings-1-hank\"\u003eNatural hog casings, 32-35mm\u003c\/a\u003e — the traditional choice for hot links\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pretubed-natural-hog-casings-35-38mm\"\u003ePre-tubed natural hog casings\u003c\/a\u003e — same casing, pre-strung for faster stuffing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelpful Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo make this a cured sausage, add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/insta-cure-1-naturally-colored-no-red-dye\"\u003eInsta Cure™ #1\u003c\/a\u003e (sold separately) at 2 level tsp. per 10 lbs. of meat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the fat content between 25% and 30% — leaner batches come out dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeer adds a subtle malt note that water doesn't. A light lager works best.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalt, black pepper, granulated garlic, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, paprika, mustard seeds, SavorYe (yeast extract), coriander powder, ground bay leaves, dried thyme, potato starch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep product dry at all times. Store in a cool, dry place. Keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Sausage Maker","offers":[{"title":"14.5 oz.","offer_id":50564345593995,"sku":"12-1233","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 lbs. 8 oz.","offer_id":50564345626763,"sku":"12-1097","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/7444\/5707\/files\/texas-hot-links-14.5-oz.jpg?v=1790626154","url":"https:\/\/sausagemaker.com\/products\/texas-hot-links-seasoning","provider":"The Sausage Maker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}