Combine the pork, pork fat, Essence, paprika, garlic, black pepper, salt, file, chili powder, red pepper, and cumin in a large bowl and mix well. Pass through a food grinder fitted with a coarse die. (Alternately, transfer in 2 batches to a food processor and process until finely ground.) Transfer to a large bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
To test the seasoning, heat 1 teaspoon oil in a small skillet, and cook about 2 teaspoons of the mixture. Adjust seasoning, to taste.
Using the sausage attachment on a mixer, stuff the meat into the casings, if being used. Twist and tie off to make 4-inch sausages. Alternately, shape into patties.
Preheat a home smoker to 250 degrees F. Smoke the sausage for 1 1/2 hours. Remove from the smoker and use as desired.
Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
Yield: about 2/3 cup
Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1607.05 Kcal (6728 kJ)
Calories from fat	1012.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	112.51g	173%
Cholesterol	430.95mg	144%
Sodium	8661.08mg	361%
Potassium	2764.13mg	59%
Total Carbs	30.61g	10%
Sugars	2.79g	11%
Dietary Fiber	10.67g	43%
Protein	122.14g	244%
Vitamin C	6.6mg	11%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	13.3mg	74%
Calcium	260mg	26%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	206.36 Kcal (864 kJ)
Calories from fat	130.02 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.45g	173%
Cholesterol	55.34mg	144%
Sodium	1112.17mg	361%
Potassium	354.94mg	59%
Total Carbs	3.93g	10%
Sugars	0.36g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.37g	43%
Protein	15.68g	244%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	11%
Iron	1.7mg	74%
Calcium	33.4mg	26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Weightwatchers Points

40.7

Points
43

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Good Points

saturated fat free,
sugar free

Bad Points

High in Sodium,
High in Total Fat

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