Breakfast Sausage

Ingredients for 10 lbs.
5 tablespoons salt -- I use sea salt
1 tablespoon ground white pepper
2 tablespoons rubbed sage -- (or to taste)
1 teaspoon ginger
1 tablespoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon ground red pepper flakes -- optional
1 pint ice water

Cool meat to 32-35 F. Grind through a 3/16" plate and place in a mixing bowl. Add all ingredients and mix well. (water too).
Stuff in 28-30mm hog casings. Place in refrigerator as soon as possible. Chill well, and package as desired.