Linguiça caseira para o café da manhã

Ingredientes

• 1 pound ground pork (higher fat % = more flavor and softer texture)
• 4 teaspoons light brown sugar (packed (optional, but suggested!))
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1 teaspoon ground sage (or rubbed sage)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Set out a large bowl. Combined the sugar, salt, ground pepper, fennel seeds, sage, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, and crushed red pepper. Mix well.

2. 2

   Place the ground pork in the bowl. Use your hands to gently and evenly mix the spice blend throughout the ground pork. Break the pork up into small chunks as you do this to sort of fluff it up, not smash it down.

3. 3

   Once the seasoning is evenly distributed, gently level the sausage mixture in the bowl. Use a spatula (or a butter knife) to divide the sausage into 6-8 equal portions for patties. I prefer to make eight patties.

4. 4

   Shape each portion into a round patty approximately ¾ inch thick.

5. 5

   Set a large skillet over medium heat. If using a nonstick skillet no oil is required, however for a stainless-steel skillet you may need a little drizzle of oil.

6. 6

   Place the sausage patties in the skillet. Gently press each patty so it has good surface contact but be careful not to squeeze them thin. Cook the patties for 3-5 minutes per side. Serve warm.