Recipe: Homemade Turkey Italian Sausage (using ground turkey)

Homemade Turkey Italian Sausage

1 pound ground turkey, cold
2 drops liquid smoke
2 teaspoons salt
1-1/4 teaspoons dried sage leaves
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon poultry seasonings
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon anise seed, crushed
1/4 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
pinch coriander

Thoroughly mix all ingredients together. Based on recipe usage, form into patties or links.

Cover and refrigerate for several hours to allow the flavors to permeate.

Proceed with preparation according to intended recipe usage.

Yield: 1 pound
Source: National Turkey Federation