Spicy Breakfast Sausage

By plilhig

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground pork
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp. ground sage
• 2 tblsp. cold water
• 1/2 tsp. salt

Details

Adapted from never enough thyme.com

Preparation

Step 1

Simply combine all the ingredients in a large bowl. Blend everything together thoroughly. I find it easier to just take off my rings and get my hands in there to mix it all up.
If you’d like to test your mixture for seasonings, make a small quarter-sized patty and cook it until done all through. Taste and adjust seasonings accordingly.
You can cook the sausage immediately, or shape it into a roll, wrap in plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator until you’re ready. I like to make it up the night before and then cook it the next morning.
Divide the mixture into eight portions.
Shape each portion into a patty. Fry in an ungreased skillet over medium to medium-high heat until cooked through.
Serve with hot biscuits and your favorite jam or jelly. I’ll have some Mayhaw jelly with mine, please.

Enjoy!