Farm Sausage
2 pounds lean ground pork -- at room temperature 1/3 cup onion -- finely chopped 2 teaspoons finely minced fresh parsley 1 teaspoon rubbed sage 1 teaspoon dried basil -- (optional)...
Ingredients
- 2poundlean ground pork -- at room temperature
- 1/3cuponion -- finely chopped
- 2teaspoonfinely minced fresh parsley
- 1teaspoonrubbed sage
- 1teaspoondried basil -- (optional)
- 1teaspoondried marjoram -- (optional)
- 1teaspoonchili powder
- 1teaspoonblack pepper
Directions
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2 pounds lean ground pork -- at room temperature 1/3 cup onion -- finely chopped 2 teaspoons finely minced fresh parsley 1 teaspoon rubbed s
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In a deep bowl, combine all ingredients, using hands if necessary
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On wax paper, shape and roll mixture into 2 logs 6 inches long and 2 inches in diameter
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Wrap in plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate overnight
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To serve, slice the rolls into rounds about 1/2 inch thick and fry in a hea vy skillet over medium-low heat for 3 to 4 minutes on each side
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Drain on paper towels and serve immediately
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Notes: An alternate way to prepare sausage is to shape mixture into large marbl e-size balls
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freeze if desired