Turkey Sausage

Total Time: 8 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 8 hrs Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 2 teaspoons sage (or poultry seasoning)
• 1 teaspoon fennel seed (whole or ground)
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (for mild heat)
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon powdered ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves or 1/8 teaspoon allspice
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

Recipe

• 1 mix all ingredients and blend well by mashing with a fork.
• 2 refrigerate in a covered container overnight to let spice flavors develop and absorb into the meat.
• 3 you can form the meat into patties, or cook into crumbles for pizza toppings. cook meat in a skillet with a tablespoon of margerine over meduim heat - cook just until juices run clear.
• 4 the uncooked meat can be added to your favorite meatloaf or meatball recipes, or freeze the meat for use latter.
• 5 prep time is the time it takes to "rest" in the refrigerator.