Homemade Sausage Rolls

Easy to make, perfect for parties or snacks, customizable with different meats or seasonings

May be high in fat and calories depending on the type of meat and pastry used

High in protein and can be made with lean meats for a healthier option. Avoid using excessive amounts of butter or pastry to reduce calories and fat.

	1 lb minced lean pork
	1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
	1 teaspoon salt
	1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
	1/2 teaspoon ground fennel
	1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
	1 dash cayenne pepper
	1 tablespoon butter
	1 onion , finely chopped
	1 package frozen puff pastry , thawed
	1 egg yolk
	2 teaspoons cold water

1.	Preheat oven to 400°F.
2.	In a large bowl, combine pork, parsley, salt, black pepper, fennel, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
3.	In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft, but not browned. Cool slightly and add to pork mixture. Mix to combine.
4.	Unfold thawed puff pastry and cut in half to make two long rectangles.
5.	Spoon half of the pork mixture onto one rectangle, making a long, thin sausage shape down the center. Brush one long side of the pastry with egg yolk whisked with 2 teaspoons of cold water.
6.	Roll the pastry around the sausage, sealing it with the egg wash seam-side down.
7.	Repeat with the remaining pastry and pork mixture.
8.	Cut each long roll into smaller pieces and place, seam-side down, on a baking sheet. Brush with egg wash.
9.	Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.