PORK BREAKFAST SAUSAGE (SPICY!)

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Categories Pork Breakfast Brunch Side Fry Buffet

Yield approx. 20-25 pcs.

Number Of Ingredients 22

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Ingredients

3 lbs. medium-to-coarse ground pork, or 50% pork + 50% beef according to taste
4 tablespoons white bread crumbs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, shortening or lard
1 tablespoon real maple syrup
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon dry sage
1 tablespoon dry marjoram
1 tablespoon dry fennel seed
1 tablespoon dry crushed thyme
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
0.5 tablespoons cumin seed
4 rounded teaspoons garlic powder
3 teaspoons black or white pepper
3 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons bacon salt
2 teaspoons salt
1.5 teaspoons fine ground cayenne pepper, or 2 teaspoons coarse ground cayenne pepper
1 rounded teaspoon ground paprika
large bowl
plastic wrap
sausage casings for links, if desired
zip-close plastic bags

Steps:

In large bowl, mix all ingredients thoroughly by hand or with wooden spoon. Care should be taken to insure uniform distribution of ingredients. For patties (immediate consumption), wet hands, form desired sizes and shapes and fry in veg. oil, shortening or lard over medium heat, turning frequently until golden brown, then drain/keep warm on paper towels in low oven until served. * If patties are to be prepared for storage, wet hands and form desired patties, or form mixture to approx. 2.5-3" roll, then wrap in (roll into) approx. 20" length of plastic wrap. Freeze roll approx. 30-45 min., or until firm enough to cut slices. With very sharp knife cut 1/3-1/2" patties. Carefully remove remnants of plastic wrap and devide into serving-size portions. Place in zip-close bags and freeze immediately until needed (max. freeze duration: 3 months for best taste). For sausage links (immediate consumption), fill casings to desired length, or wet hands and carefully form desired links and fry in veg. oil, shortening or lard over medium heat, turning frequently until golden brown, then drain/keep warm on paper towels in low oven until served. * If preparing links for storage, fill casings to desired lengths, devide into serving-size portions. Place in zip-close bags and freeze immediately until needed (max. freeze duration: 3 months for best taste). Serve with eggs & desired bread or toast, or alternatively with / in addition to pancakes or waffles, then - ENJOY! * Also tastes great on pizza!