Hi,
I think i cracked it now, I will post the link to my blog for what seems to work for me with Old Spot!
Pork and Herb...
http://www.animatedscience.co.uk/blog/?cat=6
What is funny is if you put "pork and sage sausage" into google I am the top link, not sure why!
I would add that I think that emulsifier does work well and improves texture no end! I would always use it every time now. Also I think it could have even more pepper and fat. I think I could actually gring some more and add it in but all I have used is the meat to hand or the trimmings from my whole pig on the last lot! But as said for beginners really use the emulsifer and also keep it cool!