Beef and turkey sausage are widely available on the market, but pork is the most prevalent meat used in sausage making. Pork sausage comes in a variety of flavors and often has ethnic roots, such as Italian sausage, Polish sausage and Mexican chorizo. Some sausages are mild while others are intensely spicy, with many types falling between the two extremes. Beginning with a common base of ground pork, a simple breakfast sausage is created at home by adding signature herbs and spices for each different sausage type.
Instructions
1. Mix the salt, black pepper, thyme, allspice and garlic in a small bowl using the spoon.
2. Put the ground pork and ground bacon into a large bowl that is nested in a larger bowl filled with ice.
3. Add the flavors from the small bowl and mix completely. Add the water and incorporate it thoroughly. At this point you can place the sausage you will eat within a day or two in the refrigerator. When you do this, use a container with a lid, wrap it in aluminum foil or place it in plastic food storage bags. For longer storage, freeze the sausage in meal-sized packages.
Tags: ground pork, small bowl