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Step 1
Cut the meat and fat into 3/8" to 1/2" (about 1 cm) pieces.
Step 2
In a mortar or by hand, break bay leaves into small pieces.
Step 3
Peel and press garlic into a separate mortar. You may use whole cloves but it will be easier if you press it first.
Step 4
Add salt, bay leaf pieces and ground pepper to the garlic.
Step 5
Pound with a pestle until some garlic is liquefied and the mass looks wet and homogeneous.
Step 6
Add the garlic to the meat in a large mixing bowl.
Step 7
Mix well until the meat is sticky, about 5-8 minutes.
Step 8
Stuff the seasoned meat into 38-40mm hog or beef casings. Tie the sausage on both ends and form a spiral. You can also make a few smaller sausages. Prickle the surface with a needle to eliminate air pockets.
Step 9
Heat two tablespoons of butter with a tablespoon of olive oil in two cast iron or carbon steel pans.
Step 10
Sear each sausage over medium heat until you see good browning, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 11
Using a spatula and your other hand, flip each sausage and continue searing for another 2-3 minutes.
Step 12
Transfer to an oven preheated to 325F and bake for 20-30 minutes or until the sausage registers at least 160F inside.
Step 13
Remove from the oven, carefully transfer to a large cutting board, let rest for 5 minutes, slice or cut into pieces and serve with your favorite side dish.