I got the food grinder attachment to my KitchenAid mixer for Christmas (thanks Mom & Sis!) and now it's time to make some sausage. Here's a real easy sausage recipe made with maple syrup, lean ground pork (or you substitute turkey or chicken), and spiced with herbs to make a flavorful homemade sausage low in fat. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 2 pounds lean pork (diced into 1/4-inch pieces)


• 2 teaspoon finely ground sea salt


• 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper


• 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage leaves


• 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves


• 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves


• 1 tablespoon brown sugar


• 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg


• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper


• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes


• 1/2 cup maple syrup

Equipment need: meat grinder

Directions

Combine diced pork with all other ingredients and chill for 1 hour. Using the fine blade of a grinder, grind the pork mixture. On wax paper, shape and roll mixture into 2 logs 6 inches long and 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate. Use within 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.

For immediate use, sauté over medium-low heat until brown and cooked through, approximately 10 to 15 minutes.

Labels: pork, sausage