Homemade Pork Sausage Recipe

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound pork (ground)

⅛ teaspoon rosemary (dried, crushed)

½ teaspoon fennel seeds (crushed)

1/2 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

½ teaspoon sage (ground)

½ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon poultry seasoning

⅛ teaspoon thyme (dried)

⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Crush Rosemary and Fennel

Using a mortar and pestle crush the dried rosemary and fennel seeds to a fine powder.

Mix the Sausage

In a medium bowl, combine the ground pork with all the seasonings. Mix thoroughly to distribute the flavors evenly.

Form the Patties

Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and shape them into patties about ½-inch thick.

Cook the Patties

Heat a skillet over medium heat. If desired, add a small pat of butter for extra flavor.

Cook the patties for about 4 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 160°F).

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 patty
• Calories: 203 kcal
• Total Fat: 16 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Cholesterol: 55 mg
• Sodium: 266 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
• Total Sugars: 0.03 g
• Protein: 13 g