Homemade Sausage Rolls

My Christmas tradition has always been to have homemade sausage rolls for breakfast as we opened gifts. Don has continued this for me and makes the best sausage meat to ever be put into puff pastry.

• 2 tsp. dried sage
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. dried marjoram
• 1 tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 pinch ground cloves
• 2 lbs. ground pork

In a small bowl put all the ingredients, EXCEPT the pork and mix really well.

In a large bowl place the pork and break it up with a fork. Add the spices and, with clean hands, mix it all together. When done, form into a two rolls the size of a looney.

Prepare the puff pastry as per the package instructions. Roll it out and place half of the pork on the first sheet, and roll to cover. Wet your finger with water to seal the seam edge. Repeat for the second sheet of puff pastry.

How you cut these depends on what the occasion is: a wine and cheese gathering with friends – small one bite portions. Family for breakfast or brunch – 4-5 inch pieces.

Place the sausage rolls on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake in a 350 degree oven for approximately 35-40 minutes. Test the pork to see that it has reached the 160F internal temperature but also making sure not to burn the pastry.

These are absolutely fabulous.