This Christmas I received the grinder attachment for my KitchenAid mixer. This has opened up a world of possibilities for me and my smoker when paired with Charcuterie: The Craft of Salting, Smoking, and Curing. I'm going to have a lot of fun and good eats.
I made my first batch of sausage to try it and made a chorizo using a recipe from Charcuterie. It turned out pretty good.