Homemade Breakfast Sausage

1 lb. ground pork, minimally processed and additive free
1 tsp. sugar OR
1 1/2 T. real maple syrup, OR PANCAKE SYRUP
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1/8 tsp. thyme
1/8 tsp. sage
dash paprika

Mix well with spoon or hands and form into patties and fry, or brown and crumble.

Homemade Italian Pork Sausage

1 lb. ground pork, minimally processed, no additives (Tyson, Albertson's)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1/8 tsp. garlic
big pinch basil, oregano, fennel seeds, paprika
Mix with spoon or hands.

Brown and crumble (for Zuppa Toscana or pasta sauce), or use in meatball recipe, or form into patties and fry.