Homemade Sausage Seasoning

Oh my word do I love sausage!!!! (Thats - what - she - said). I usually buy chicken or turkey sausage because i love love love the seasoning. I didn't feel like buying sausage one day so I decided to try to make my own.

Sausage Seasoning

• 1.5 tsp. salt
• 1/3 tsp. fennel seed
• 2/3 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
• 3.5 tsp. paprika

Combine all the ingredients and pound with a mortar and pestle. can leave some whole pieces of fennel if you like. Add more crushed red pepper if you like it hotter. Mix with 1lb. ground meat and let chill in fridge approximately 3 hours prior to cooking. Enjoy =)