by Oddwookiee » Tue Dec 11, 2012 4:58 pm
I've used both a ton in sausages over the years. I don't have a recipe, just a couple tips-
use dried mustard. Either buy whole seeds and grind yourself or buy the powder. You can get better consistency & control of flavor using the pure beast. Store-bought mustard usually has god knows what in it, as well as a vinegar that can screw with the binding capabilities of your sausage. Use dry, bloom on the counter in a bit of water (think thin paste) for 20 minutes, then into the mix.
If you use honey, you may have to lower the water content of yoru sausage (obviously). The honey will also make the sausage feel sloppier at first. I always let it rest overnight, at least 6 hours, before stuffing to give it a chance to firm up. Also, unless you use a light flavored or pure clover honey, there's always the possibility of the honey's floral notes coming through. Not always a bad thing, but can be unexpected.