Rabbit Breakfast Sausage

Name: Rabbit Breakfast Sausage
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 dressed and boned rabbit (6 pounds), cut up; 2 teaspoons salt; 1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage; 1-1/4 teaspoons white pepper; 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup finely chopped peeled tart apple; 2 tablespoons canola oil

As a palate-pleasing alternative to traditional pork sausage, my husband and I created this lower-fat version. It's moist, flavorful and delicious. We especially enjoy it for breakfast or brunch. —Carol Heuschkel, Winsted, Connecticut

Ingredients

1 dressed and boned rabbit (6 pounds), cut up
2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage
1-1/4 teaspoons white pepper
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup finely chopped peeled tart apple
2 tablespoons canola oil

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cover and refrigerate overnight. In a food processor, process the mixture in small batches until coarsely ground. Stir in apple.
Shape into 16 patties, 3 in. each. Heat oil in a skillet; cook patties over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side or until sausage is browned and meat is no longer pink.