Texas Hot Links From the kitchen of Kevin Taylor, the BBQ Guru 1 (6 pound) pork butt 1 bottle beer 2 tablespoons black pepper, coarsely ground 2 tablespoons red pepper, crushed 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons paprika 3 tablespoons kosher (coarse) salt 2 tablespoons mustard seed 1/4 cup garlic, minced 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon MSG 1 teaspoon Tender Quick 1 teaspoon bay leaves , ground 1 teaspoon coriander 1 teaspoon thyme, dried Mix all spices with beer. Grind pork for sausage. Mix beer/spices thoroughly into the meat. Form into sausage links and grill or smoke. Place in bun and slather heavily with mustard.