Fresh Country Pork Sausage with Pepper and Sage
- 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes, chilled
- 1 pound fresh pork fat, cut into 1-inch pieces, chilled
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 1 tablespoon dried rubbed sage
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried crushed red pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Combine 1/3 pork and 1/3 pork fat in processor.
- Using on/off turns, process mixture until finely ground.
- Transfer to large bowl.
- Repeat with remaining pork and pork fat in 2 more batches.
- Sprinkle water, sage, salt, and red and black pepper over pork.
- Using moistened hands, mix sausage just until blended.
- Wrap sausage in plastic and chill.
- (Sausage can be prepared up to 3 days ahead.
- Keep refrigerated.)
- Form sausage into 3-inch-diameter patties.
- Heat heavy large skillet over medium heat.
- Fry patties in batches until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels; keep warm.
- Transfer to platter and serve.
pork shoulder, pork fat, cold water, sage, salt, red pepper, ground black pepper
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/fresh-country-pork-sausage-with-pepper-and-sage-108286 (may not work)