Need some help

[SL2010]

I ground up 2-5 pound batches  i used LEM spice packs SS and one as Hot sticks got up this morning and did a sample of each and the SS taste great but the hot sticks have no heat to it should i mix in a half a cup black pepper or some crushed red pepper i am stuffing on sunday night smoking on Monday any advice  would be great thanks

[Tenpoint5]

When you did you taste test. Did you do the Nepas "Raw taste test" or did you fry some in a pan? Sometimes the heat is activated after cooking.

[SL2010]

I fried in the pan

[Sailor]

I don't know what "heat" is in the mix that you used.  To add more heat you can use Cayenne.  1 1/2 tsp per 5 pounds will give you a nice bit of heat that is not over powering.  For my spicy stixs I use 2 tsp.

[pensrock]

I agree, I would add ground cayenne to kick up the heat some.

[SL2010]

Cayenne it is i am gonna stuff in a bit i will post the pics after a bit i just went and got some seasoning and some hog pliers and rings thanks for all the help

[Sailor]

Might want to mix in 1 to 1 1/2 Cayenne and taste.  You can always add more hot but you can't take it out.  I don't think you will go wrong with 1 1/2 to 2 tsp of cayenne per 5 pounds.