House Sausage

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 
• 1 teaspoon sage dried
• 1.5 pounds ground pork shoulder 
• 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt 
• 2 tablespoons grade b maple syrup 
• 1 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper black
• 1  shallots finely chopped

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• plastic wrap

Directions

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a medium bowl and wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
2. When ready to cook, form the mixture into small patties about 1/4-inch thick and 3 inches wide. Cook in a skillet over medium-high heat, turning once, until golden brown and completely cooked through, about 8 minutes total.
3. Transfer the sausage to a serving dish and serve warm.