Smokin is right, The book from the Sausage Maker is the ticket. Some refer to it as the "Sausage Bible". I use LEM Summer Sausage or Trail Bologna mix and 100% pure protein venison. Makes the best sausage I have ever had,hands down. The people at LEM are very kind and their products are very reasonable. The sausage maker is more thorough but I have found them a little pricy. Also try Allied Kenco. Just got a catalog last week and is where I learned about the CS smoker. Prices seem fair and the catalog is huge!!. Hope this helps and I am not affiliated in any way to these companies, Just love Deer sausage!!!