Pizza Sausage

1/4 cup chopped garlic

1/4 cup grated onion

4 sprigs fresh oregano, leaves chopped

1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, toasted and ground

1 teaspoon ground dried oregano

1 to 2 tablespoons crushed red chile flakes (depends on desired heat level)

1/3 cup red wine

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1/2 teaspoon sugar

2 tablespoons salt

1 teaspoon ground pepper

1 1/2 pounds pork shoulder, ground

Add all the ingredients except the pork into a large bowl.

Whisk together and let rest for 10 minutes.

Add in the ground pork.

Break the pork apart gently and toss to distribute ingredients.

Mix by kneading the mixture, but do not over mix.

Cook a small piece of sausage to test for seasoning.

If needed, add salt and a splash more vinegar.

For pizza preparation, render the sausage until lightly browned and strain excess fat.

Cool and reserve for assembly.

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