Gampy's Italian Sausage

Makes about 20 Lbs. 

10 Lbs ground beef (extra lean)

5 Ibs ground pork (or pork sausage)

1/2 c salt

2 boxes plain bread crumbs

1/2 oz. Cayenne pepper ( another copy says 2 Tbs)

1 jar grated Parmesan cheese ( not sure of the jar measurement)

1 jar Romano cheese

1/2 jar Italian seasoning

1 jar anise seeds

3 bunches shallots finely chopped

1 bunch parsley finely chopped

4 Tbs celery seeds

4 Tbs garlic powder

Mix well with hands adding water to bring to proper consistency (about one quart). 

Stuff into casings. Cooks best in oven at 350

FREEZES WELL

Great memories of watching Gampy make this.

Christmas 1973 - Septime "Gampy" & Mary "Gammy" Poirrier

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"You follow a recipe when you bake, for everything else a recipe is a suggestion." 
Emeril Lagasse