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Prep Time: 480 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 490 Minutes Servings: 40 |
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I decided to make my own sausage to avoid additives and preservatives found in commercial brands. My family enjoys the traditional sage flavor. I grow sage in my herb garden, and ground the dried leaves in a mortar & pestle before measuring. I used a combination of pork and turkey, but you can use all pork, or all turkey, if you prefer. You can add 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper if you prefer it spicy. Prep time includes chilling overnight. If using table salt, use only 1/2 teaspoon; do not adjust salt until after resting overnight. The salt dissolves in the meat and tastes much saltier in the morning. Cook a little in the microwave before tasting. Ingredients:
1 lb ground pork |
20 ounces ground turkey |
3 tablespoons ground sage |
1 teaspoon kosher salt |
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper |
1/2 teaspoon herbes de provence |
1/8 teaspoon allspice |
1 tablespoon brown sugar |
2 tablespoons water |
Directions:
1. Combine pork and turkey in a large bowl.
2. Combine seasonings in a small bowl.
3. Sprinkle seasonings evenly over meats, add water, and mix well with hands or electric mixer.
4. Chill meat mixture for several hours or overnight.
5. Cook 1 teaspoon meat in the microwave on a small plate, taste for seasoning.
6. Form into 2 oz. patties and cook in skillet over medium heat with a little vegetable oil, until lightly browned and no longer pink inside.
7. Patties may be frozen; arrange on a sheet pan to freeze. Place in plastic bag when frozen for storage.
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