Kevin,
Moved this to the Open Forum since it seemed this would probably be a discussion about Sausage. Hopefully you'll get some feedback.
Did you do a search for Sausage in the Forum. Did a search and found over 117 replies, some will be of help.
Also, a couple of links to check out:
Northwest Sausage
The Sausage Maker (at this site, check out the link to a book "Great Sausage Recipes and Meat Curing" it's probably THE reference book for Sausage making.
Smokin'