Sugarless Sausage Spice Mix

3 tbsp. rosemary, ground
10 tbsp. sage, ground
7 tbsp. salt
3 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. marjoram
3 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. basil, powdered
3 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. garlic powder or salt
3 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. cayenne, if desired

  

Mix all ingredients. Store in a glass jar. Shake well before using. Makes about 1 cup of seasoning.  Use about 1 1/2 – 2 TBSP of spice mix per pound of unseasoned pork – more or less to your taste.  Mix thoroughly with meat (using your hands is most effective), mix in 1 TBSP cold water.  Cover and chill for 1-2 hours to allow flavors to blend and penetrate meat (you can even chill overnight if desired).

If you don’t like some of the herbs/spices listed here, you can experiment with your favorites.  Feel free to add or omit according to your preferences!