we call them beer sticks here in MN. We do many pounds per year. Alot cheaper than buying. We like Terryaki flavor. We go to the local butcher shop and purchase the dry mix from them. It runs like 35 cents per pound of meat,the sheep casings run a couple bucks, and maybe 5 lbs pork trimmings added to mix. Total is about $10 for 25 pounds of beer stix. If you like a flavor your local butcher makes, hit them up for the spices. Taz