I recently used corn starch as a binder. 3 cups per 25 lb batch of Smoked Mennonite farmers sausage. Held moisture very good, nice firm texture with no taste noticed.

I did a joint venture with a friend 4 days ago using your recipe.I supplied the meat and equipment. Because i was eager to try making it and not sure of your results i scrimped on a few things ..Used boneless loins and fibrous casings instead of my preferred butt and beef middles. After the ferment ...