Recipe: Lean Homemade Sausage and Breakfast Sausage Patties (make ahead)

LEAN HOMEMADE SAUSAGE

"Make your own sausage for tomorrow's breakfast. Serve patties with pancakes or in a breakfast sandwich. Or use in Sausage Gravy."

1 pound lean ground pork
1/2 teaspoon ground rosemary
1/8 teaspoon ground thyme
1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram, crushed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt

Combine all ingredients; mix well (do not overmix). Place in an air-tight container. Chill in the refrigerator 4-24 hours to allow flavors to blend.

WHEN READY TO COOK:
Shape into 1/2-inch thick patties.

TO PAN FRY:
In skillet cook patties over medium heat about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until done.

TO BROIL:
Place patties on an unheated rack in broiler pan. Broil 5-inches from heat about 5 minutes on each side.

Servings: 8
Source: National Pork Board