American Breakfast Sausage

• 14 ounces ground pork
• 2 ounces salt pork, fat only, minced
• 3/4 teaspoon rubbed sage (not ground sage)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
• Scant 1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste, if needed

1. Place all the ingredients except the salt in a medium bowl, and knead with your hands until thoroughly blended.
2. Cook and taste a small sample, then add the salt if needed.
3. Leave in bulk and shape as directed in individual recipes or stuff into sheep casing.
4. The sausage can be used right away.
5. (The uncooked sausage will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 1 week.)
6. Saute or grill, or cook as directed in individual recipes.

ground pork, salt pork, sage, thyme, marjoram, powdered ginger, freshly ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, kosher salt

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/american-breakfast-sausage-389480 (may not work)