Around-the-World Pork Sausage Patties

Name: Around-the-World Pork Sausage Patties
Yield: MAKES 6 SMALL PATTIES
Ingredients: 1 pound ground pork, plus your choice of one of the following seasoning mixes:; 1 tablespoon cold water; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried sage; 3/4 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1/2 teaspoon dried savory; 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 tablespoons grated onion; 1 tablespoon dry red wine; 1 tablespoon minced parsley; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 3/4 teaspoon paprika; 3/4 teaspoon crushed fennel seed; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red chile flakes, more to taste; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 medium clove garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon dry white wine; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoons sweet smoked paprika (pimentón dulce—or use half sweet and half hot); 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon crushed fennel seed; 1 medium clove garlic, minced; Extra-virgin olive oil, as needed; More kosher salt, as needed

December 22, 2011

I’m particularly proud of our house-made sausages, which we have been making and selling at the Market since day one. They’re delicious, and they’re also free of the fillers, additives, and preservatives common in commercially made sausages. You don’t need a meat grinder or a sausage stuffer to make sausage at home. You can use preground pork shoulder, mix in the spices of your choice, and form them into patties or kebabs. Here I share three of my favorite spice combinations: a classic breakfast sausage, a hot Italian variety, and a sweet Spanish-style chorizo. If pork is not your thing, ground chicken or turkey that has a 15 to 20 percent fat content will work as well.

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