Homemade Sausage (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 pound pork shoulder or ground pork.
02 - 1 tablespoon fresh sage, minced.
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced.
04 - 1½ teaspoons red pepper flakes.
05 - 1½ teaspoons paprika.
06 - ¼ teaspoon nutmeg.
07 - 3 garlic cloves, grated.
08 - 1½ teaspoons brown sugar.
09 - 1½ teaspoons coarse salt.
10 - 1 teaspoon black pepper.
11 - 1 tablespoon cooking oil.

# Instructions:

01 - If using pork shoulder: cut into 1-inch chunks and chill for 15-20 minutes, then grind using a medium die.
02 - Mix all seasonings with ground pork: herbs, spices, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper.
03 - Cook a small test patty to adjust seasoning.
04 - Form into 2½-3 inch patties.
05 - Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 3-4 minutes each side. Serve hot.

# Notes:

01 - Make up to 3 days ahead.
02 - Freezes raw or cooked.
03 - Can use dried herbs (half amount).
04 - Great for meal prep.
05 - Customize spices to taste.
06 - Can make into links with casings.

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