Jalapeño Cheddar Smoked Sausage

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine pork, beef, onion, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well with your hands until just combined.
2. Step 2: Stir in cheddar cheese and chopped jalapeños.
3. Step 3: Add ice-cold water and mix until the mixture is sticky and holds together.
4. Step 4: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
5. Step 5: Preheat a smoker to 225°F (110°C).
6. Step 6: Stuff the mixture into hog casings, if desired, or form into patties.
7. Step 7: Smoke the sausages for 2-3 hours, or until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
8. Step 8: Let the sausages rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.