Here are 3 versions of copycat Jimmy Dean sausage. I've done the Sage, and Maple. Both turned out great. I will have to say I used more sage than in the recipes. In my opinion homemade sausage is so much better than store bought.
INGREDIENTS
- SAGE
- 16 ounces ground pork
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1⁄4 teaspoon rubbed sage (or more)
- 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
- 1⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme (or more)
- 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1⁄4 teaspoon coriander
- 1⁄4 teaspoon msg (such as Accent flavor enhancer)
- HOT
- 16 ounces ground pork
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more)
- 1⁄4 teaspoon rubbed sage
- 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
- 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more)
- 1⁄4 teaspoon coriander
- 1⁄4 teaspoon msg (such as Accent)
- MAPLE
- 16 ounces ground pork
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon msg (such as Accent)
- 1⁄4 teaspoon coriander
Dave