I’ve been making homemade turkey sausage for several years, which is especially nice to have on hand for Pancake Sausage Muffins, Easy Breakfast Casseroles and Cheesy Turkey Sausage Stromboli. Everytime I make the sausage though, I have to empty out half of my spice cabinet. It’s not difficult, but I knew it would save time to prep the seasonings for this sausage ahead of time, just like I prep Taco Seasoning, Ranch Dressing Mix, Italian Dressing Mix and Onion Soup Mix.
I just hadn’t found the time to figure it all out.
But guess what? One of my readers, Karen, figured it out for me. So excited was I to see her email, I high-fived everyone in the house and together, we sang a song of celebration in four part harmony. (Just kidding, but I did send Karen a virtual hug.) She has saved me a lot of time and thought – and she took a picture too. This will for sure be going into our upcoming free Gifts in a Jar eBook, and I’m posting it here as well, because this is one time-saving idea I’d like everyone to have!
Homemade Turkey Sausage Spice Mix
2 cups dried minced onions
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons marjoram
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons oregano
2 teaspoons nutmeg
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons ground ginger
4 teaspoons basil
4 teaspoons thyme
4 teaspoons sage
4 teaspoons sea salt
Mix altogether and store in pint-sized jar. Shake to mix.
To Make Homemade Turkey Sausage
1 pound ground turkey
¼ cup turkey sausage spice mix
1 egg
Mix all together. Chill for at least one hour to blend flavors. Form into patties. Saute. These freeze well for later use. OR sauté mixture into a crumbled mixture for Pancake Sausage Muffins or other recipes which include cooked sausage.
What ideas are you working on for our Gifts in a Jar eBook? Remember, I’ll need your ideas, thorough directions and pictures by Thursday, November 10. Read all the details here and get busy on those ideas!!!