What better way to pass the time while the dried beef cooks than to whip up a batch of fresh sausage? Props to Ragweed on the Bradley forum for this recipe:
5 lbs ground chicken thighs
2/3 cup chopped fresh basil
2/3 cup chopped sundried tomatoes in olive oil
1/2 cup chopped garlic
2/3 cup shredded parmesan
1 TB black pepper
1/2 tsp allspice
1 tsp nutmeg
4 tsp kosher salt
stuff into 32/34 hog casings
I made a double batch using ground turkey with some brisket trim to get to 80/20. I only use 1/2 the garlic the recipe calls for.