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Homemade Pork Sausage

Name: Homemade Pork Sausage
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground pork; 2 teaspoons ground sage; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1-1/2 teaspoons pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

8 servings

These county-style patties are so simple to prepare. You'll never again settle for store-bought versions that are loaded with preservatives and not nearly as good.

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Ingredients

2 pounds ground pork
2 teaspoons ground sage
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar

Directions

In a bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well. Shape into eight 4-in. patties.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook patties until a thermometer reads 160°, 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove to paper towels to drain.
Freeze option: Prepare uncooked patties and freeze, covered, on a foil-lined baking sheet until firm. Transfer patties to a freezer container; return to freezer. To use, cook frozen patties as directed, increasing time as necessary for a thermometer to read 160°.

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