Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground veal
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 bunch scallion, minced (green onions, white part & 2-inch green)
  • 1 large green bell pepper, cored seeded & minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seed
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • red pepper flakes, to taste
  • salt, to taste
  • unsalted butter, for frying

Method

  • Mix the pork, beef and veal thoroughly in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the garlic, scallions, green pepper, cumin, thyme, fennel,.
  • nutmeg and red pepper flakes and salt to taste.
  • Mix thoroughly with your hands.
  • Fry a small amount in a skillet until no longer pink.
  • Taste for seasonings and adjust in the meat mixture if necessary.
  • Divide the meat mixture in half. Roll each half into a log 7 inches long and about 2 inches in diameter.
  • Wrap the logs separately in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 3 hours or up to 2 days.
  • Cut the sausage logs into 1/2 inch slices.
  • Fry the patties in a little bit of butter until well browned on both sides.
  • Serve with eggs, pancakes or French toast.