Yield: 1 pound Ethnicity: Italian   Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée   Preparation Method: Combine   Product Type: Ground Turkey   Dish Type: Sausage

Turkey Sausage Prep

1 Pound GROUND TURKEY, cold

2 drops liquid smoke

1 Teaspoon salt

1-1/4 Teaspoons dried sage leaves

1 Teaspoon sugar

1/2 Teaspoon ground ginger

1 Teaspoon poultry seasonings

1/2 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/8 Teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/8 Teaspoon anise seed, crushed

1/4 Teaspoon fennel seed, crushed

1/4 Teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 Teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1/2 Teaspoon dried oregano leaves

Pinch coriander

Thoroughly mix all ingredients together. Cover and refrigerate for several hours to allow the flavors to permeate. Stuff 3-ounces mixture into sausage casings. Let sausage relax on racks over baking sheets in refrigerator.

Poaching Sausage

2 Bay leaves

2 Thyme leaves

Bring salted water to boil; add bay leaves and thyme. Lower heat to simmer. Add sausage; poach for 10 minutes until almost cooked. Let cool in poaching liquid. Cover and refrigerate on sheet pans.

Grilling

Grill sausage on lightly oiled grill rack. Cook over medium-high direct heat for 8 to 10 minutes, turning frequently, until sausages reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

Recipe Source: Photo kindly provided by Perdue

Nutrition Facts Serving Size 3-ounce portion Amount Per Serving Calories 160   % Daily Value* Total Fat 8.6g Saturated Fat 2.2g Cholesterol 66mg Sodium 573mg Total Carbohydrate 2g Protein 18g   *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:   Calories: 2000 2500 Total Fat Less than 65g 80g Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g Dietary Fiber   25g 30g Calories per gram: Fat 9 Carbohydrate 4 Protein 4