Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2 1/2  pounds        pork -- ground
   2 1/2  pounds        beef -- ground
   2      teaspoons     sage
   2      teaspoons     red pepper
   2      teaspoons     paprika
   2      teaspoons     cumin
   2      teaspoons     basil
   2      teaspoons     anise
   2      teaspoons     oregano
          dash          salt and pepper

Preparation:

Mix spices and meats together. If you want links, purchase 2 1/4" diameter casings. Fill casings and secure ends with string. BBQ at 225F for 2 hours or slow smoke at 185F for 4 hours. If sausage patties are desired, form meat and spice mixture into a roll and cover with wax paper. Carve patties from the roll and peel off wax paper. Patties can be fried or grilled.