Spicy Country Sausage
Source of Recipe
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List of Ingredients
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 pound lean trimmed pork, cut 1" cubes, chilled
2 teaspoons dried leaf sage, crumbled
3/4 teaspoon dried summer savory, crumbled
1/2 pound fresh pork fat, cut 1/2" cubes and chilled
1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (or more)Recipe
Combine salt, sage, savory, peppercorns, and red pepper in a spice mill or mortar and grind to powder. Sprinkle spices over meat & fat in large bowl & mix well. Put half of mixture in food processor and process to med.-coarse texture. If using grinder cut meat into strips instead of cubes and use grinder plate with 1/4" holes or similar size. When all meat is processed place in container, cover and chill for 24 hrs. to mellow and firm up. Form sausage meat into a cylinder about 8" long and wrap in plastic. You may then use it, refrigerate it for 3-4 days, or freeze for longer storage. To cook: Cut into 3/4" slices and fry in heavy skillet. Cook over med. heat until well browned.
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