Chuck ; I use A.C.Leggs Old Plantation sausage seasoning.I add a little hotshot and Brown sugar to my smoked sausage.
you can get that at most big grociestores , or order if from www.eldonsausage.com ...... or www.sausagemaker.com

I use this and stuff it and smoke it.if your not smoking ; then you don't have to add the water as mentioned.