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Homemade Breakfast Sausage
Connie Taylor
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Servings
1
pound of sausage mix (4 - 4oz patties)
Ingredients
1
lb
ground pork
1
tsp
salt
1/8
tsp
freshly ground black pepper
1
tsp
ground sage
1
tsp
thyme
1
tsp
fennel seed
crushed well
1/2
tsp
red pepper flakes
1
tsp
brown sugar
1/8
tsp
freshly ground nutmeg
1
tbsp
water
Instructions
To make your own ground pork:
Cut the pork into one inch cubes, removing any bone, hard fat or skin.
Place on a tray in the freezer for 30 minutes.
Place the pork cubes in a food processor and pulse until finely ground.
Re-freeze and re-process any missed chunks.
Sausage Patties:
Combine all seasonings well and pour over the ground pork.
Add the tablespoon of water to the mixture and gently massage the seasonings in.
Take a small chunk of the mixture out and fry it to taste for seasoning adjustment.
Adjust seasonings if needed.
Place the sausage mixture in a large bowl and cover.
Refrigerate until ready to cook and serve or prepare for freezing.
To freeze, form the sausage into 3 or 4 ounce patties.
Place a small square of parchment paper between each patty.
Fit into a zip top freezer bag and freeze.
To serve immediately, form the sausage into 3 or 4 ounce patties.
Brown in a hot skillet until cooked through. (5-6 minutes)
Or
Place on a lightly oiled baking sheet and bake in a 375 degree F. oven until browned and internal temp is 160 degrees F.
Notes
Recipe by: Connie Taylor @Happybellyfoodie.com