Ingredients

  • Base
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon finely crushed fennel seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • Sage
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage
  • Hot
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 small finely chopped fresno chili pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Maple
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon maple extract (optional)

Method

  • To make the sausage base, in a large bowl, mix together all of the ingredients until well-combined and as smooth as possible. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 3 hours in the fridge, or overnight.
  • Portion out the sausage into rounds and pat out into thick patties. Set a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the sausage in batches, until browned on both sides, about 4 minutes per side.
  • To make sage sausage, add in the chopped sage to the sausage base from above and cook as directed.
  • To make hot sausage, add in the cayenne pepper, chili pepper, and red pepper flakes to the sausage base from above and cook as directed.
  • To make sage sausage, add in the maple syrup and maple extract (if using) to the sausage base from above and cook as directed.