Corn Dogs

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• Salt and cayenne
• 2 pounds andouille or smoked sausage, cut into 4-ounce links
• 8 wooden skewers
• 2 cups yellow mustard
• 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme