How to Make Pork Sausage Out Of Plain Ground Pork

Whether you purchase a pork roast and grind it yourself or purchase ground pork at the grocery, making sausage is simple and easy. Many different types of sausage can be made using just ground pork and simple spices.

This recipe will give the basic instructions for making breakfast patties with a pound of ground pork.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 pound ground pork
• 1/2 tsp. coarse salt or sea salt
• 1/2 tsp. rubbed sage
• 1/3 tsp. summer savory
• 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 2/3 tsp. ground marjoram
• 1/3 tsp. ground red pepper flakes

1. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Make sure to distribute the spices evenly through the meat.

2. Shape into patties of the desired size.

3. Fry in a hot skillet until browned and cooked through.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sausage in 1 pound batches until you create the perfect sausage for your tastes. Add spices as directed for the first batch, after that amounts can be adjusted.
• Experiment with different spices that you have on your shelf. Fennel, rosemary or basil can replace the sage for a completely different taste. By varying the spices, different sausages can be created.
• Once you learn to make your own sausage, you may never buy store bought again.
• Substitute coarse ground black pepper for the pepper flakes if ‘heat’ is an issue.
• Always store unused portions in the refrigerator.
• Always work with clean hands and clean containers when mixing the sausage ingredients.
• Clean all work areas throughly after the sausage is made.
• Cook all pork products throughly.

Resources

• Sausage Mania

[Ceile]

on 12/10/2007 Oh, I love this recipe, Kat! Thanks!

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on 11/4/2007 Thanks, I will try this recipe... :)