American-Style Hot Veal Sausage

The one-of-a-kind smell and taste of a blue-ribbon winner at the county fair! I love it with fried peppers and onions.

Cooking Time: 15 min

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground veal
• 1 teaspoon whole fennel seed
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 4 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the oil; mix thoroughly. Shape the mixture into 16 patties.
   
   
2. Coat the bottom of a large skillet with 2 teaspoons of the oil and add just enough water (about 1/4 cup) to cover the bottom; heat over medium heat.
   
   
3. Add half the patties, making sure they don't touch; cook thoroughly, uncovered, for about 5 minutes on each side, or until brown. Repeat, using the additional 2 teaspoons oil and more water. Makes 16 patties (4 to 5 servings).