Maple Breakfast Sausage
***Makes 3 Pounds
4 Feet Small Hog Casing
3 Pounds Lean Pork Butt or Shoulder
1 Small Onion, Chopped
1 Tbsp. Salt
2 Tsp. Dried Sage
1 Tsp. Dry Mustard
3/4 Tsp. Fresh Ground Black Pepper
1/4 Cup Maple Syrup
2 Tbsp. Milk
-Rinse casing under cold water and let it soak for a 1/2 hour
-Meanwhile, cut the meat into 1-inch cubes and freeze for 30 minutes
-Grind the meat in the fine disk of a meat grinder and add the onion
-Grind again
-Combine the salt, sage, mustard, and pepper in a large bowl
-Add the meat mixture and mix with your hands
-Add the syrup and milk and toss
-Stuff the meat into the casing, and use a toothpick to prick a couple air pockets
-Twist off 3-8 inch lengths
-Cover and let sit overnight in the fridge
-Cut each link with scissors
***Sausages stay fresh for 2-3 days or can be frozen up to 3 months
-Cook in an oven at 350ºF until the internal temperature reaches 160ºF
-Transfer to a pan on medium-high heat and brown the sausage for about 2 minutes each side
-Serve with eggs and enjoy!