Servings: Enough for 10 pounds of meat. Use about 4 ½ Tbsp of the mix for every 2 pounds.

3 Tbsp (1/3 cup) dried parsley 3 Tbsp (⅓ cup) dried parsley
3 Tbsp (1/3 cup) Italian seasoning or 1 1/2 (3) Tbsp each of dried oregano and basil 3 Tbsp (⅓ cup) Italian seasoning or 1 ½ (3) Tbsp each of dried oregano and basil
2 Tbsp (1/4 cup) black pepper (1/4 cup) 2 Tbsp (¼ cup) black pepper (¼ cup)
3 Tbsp (1/3 cup) fennel seed (you can use whole, but I like to crush some of the whole seeds to intensify the flavor) 3 Tbsp (⅓ cup) fennel seed (you can use whole, but I like to crush some of the whole seeds to intensify the flavor)
2 Tbsp (1/4 cup) ground sage 2 Tbsp (¼ cup) ground sage
1/4 cup (1/2 cup) paprika ¼ cup (½ cup) paprika
2 Tbsp (1/4 cup) red pepper flakes. (1/4 cup) Start out with less and add more if you want it hotter after the taste test. 2 Tbsp (¼ cup) red pepper flakes. (¼ cup) Start out with less and add more if you want it hotter after the taste test.
1 1/2 Tbsp (3) salt 1 ½ Tbsp (3) salt
1 (2) tsp granulated garlic 1 (2) tsp granulated garlic
1 (2) tsp granulated onion 1 (2) tsp granulated onion
1/4 (1/2) cup ice-cold water ¼ (½) cup ice-cold water
10 (20) pounds ground pork, beef, or turkey 10 (20) pounds ground pork, beef, or turkey

In a small bowl, combine all of the seasonings and mix well.
Add the seasonings to your ground meat and mix thoroughly.
Brown or cook as desired or you can stuff into casings and freeze.

The numbers in parentheses ( ) are the amounts for 20 pounds of meat.  The numbers in parentheses ( ) are the amounts for 20 pounds of meat.
I always take a handful of sausage and fry it up for a taste test. You can add more seasoning if you would like.  I always take a handful of sausage and fry it up for a taste test. You can add more seasoning if you would like.
If you want sweet sausage omit the red pepper and cut the paprika in half. (it's for the red color)  If you want sweet sausage omit the red pepper and cut the paprika in half. (it's for the red color)
When you fry up a test patty, you can add about a 1/4 cup of vegetable oil if it's dry.  When you fry up a test patty, you can add about a ¼ cup of vegetable oil if it's dry.
I always make a big batch of mix to use whenever I need it.  I always make a big batch of mix to use whenever I need it.