Farm Sausage

2 pounds lean ground pork -- at room temperature

1/3 cup onion -- finely chopped

2 teaspoons finely minced fresh parsley

1 teaspoon rubbed sage

1 teaspoon dried basil -- (optional)

1 teaspoon dried marjoram -- (optional)

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme -- (optional)

1. In a deep bowl, combine all ingredients, using hands if necessary. 2. On wax paper, shape and roll mixture into 2 logs 6 inches long and 2 inches in diameter. 3. Wrap in plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate overnight. 4. To serve, slice the rolls into rounds about 1/2 inch thick and fry in a hea vy skillet over medium-low heat for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until done. 5. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.

Notes: An alternate way to prepare sausage is to shape mixture into large marbl e-size balls. freeze if desired. To serve, bake frozen on a rack, starting in a cold oven, for 20 minutes at 325 degrees F.

Formatted & Busted by RecipeLu