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Pork

Salt Free Homemade Sausage

This delicious homemade sausage is scented with sage and has a subtle red pepper kick. And it’s low sodium!

Ingredients

2 lbs. ground pork
1 egg
2 t. brown sugar
2 1/2 t. ground sage
1 t. dried marjoram
3/4 t. dried red pepper flakes
1/2 t. freshly ground black pepper
1/4 t. ground rosemary

Instructions

Combine ingredients in a large bowl and mix well using a fork or your hands. Form mixture into sixteen round (2- to 3-inch) patties. Heat griddle or skillet over medium and brown patties on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Lower heat to medium-low or even low if they seem to be burning. Drain on paper towels before serving.

Serves 8.

Sodium: 72 mg per serving

Breakfast

Breakfast Scramble

Ingredients

  • 1.5 – 2 lb homemade sausage
  • 1 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 sweet red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced mild green chilies
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 package (30 oz) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 12 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Cook sausage and set aside
  2. In a bowl, combine green onions, red pepper, chilies, and cilantro. Set aside.
  3. Spray the interior of a 5 to 6 quart slow cooker with vegetable cooking spray.
  4. Layer one third of the hash browns, sausage, green onion mixture and cheese into crock.
  5. Repeat layers twice.
  6. In a bowl, beat the eggs, milk, salt and pepper; pour over layered ingredients.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or until thermometer inserted into the center reads 160 degrees F.
  8. Serve.

 

Pork

Homemade Sausage with Cayenne and Cloves

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds of ground pork (or two pounds of Boston Butt, finely ground)
  • 1 tablespoon Himalayan Salt or Sea Salt (I like this brand)
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage leaves or 1 teaspoon of dried ground sage
  • 1 teaspoon dried fennel, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • Optional: A dash of cayenne pepper and cloves (about ⅛ tsp of each)

Instructions

  1. Grind meat with the finest blade of the grinder (if grinding yourself).
  2. Combine ground pork with other ingredients and mix well.
  3. Form in to 16 one-inch patties.
  4. Store in the fridge or freezer until ready to use.
  5. To cook: Heat in skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through.