Smoked Jalapeño and Cheddar Sausage Recipe :: The Meatwave

Ingredients

• 2 lbs pork butt, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 lb beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 lb pork fatback, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 cup diced seeded jalapeños
• 2 tablespoons finely minced fresh minced garlic (about 6 medium cloves)
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon celery salt
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1 teaspoon pink curing salt
• 1 cup ice water
• 8 oz sharp cheddar, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
• 1-2 chunks of a medium smoking wood, such as oak or pecan