Yes I think your knowledge here might be limited Nathan. You have to make over 1,000 lbs. of sausage a year to qualify and you only made 1,000 lbs. Now if you would have made 1 lb. more, then you could make a valid comment on this subject.:wink:I add water when I make pork sausage and summer sausage. I add if for a couple reasons. I add garlic to my sausage and to do this I add the garlic to the water in a blender. Then pour the garlic water into the sausage. This added moisture also helps with stuffing.
To me it sounds like you are adding too much water. I add about a half gallon to about 100lbs of meat. I don't really measure, I go more by feel.
PM me if you have any more questions. I would be happy to help with my limited knowledge
Nate