Step 1

Place all ingredients (except for roasted chile) in a stand mixer and thoroughly mix together or do it the old fashion way and use your hands.  Just be sure to use gloves because chile is involved.

Step 2

Add the roasted chile and mix for 1 minute or until evenly distributed in the sausage.

Step 3

Remove about 1 Tbsp. of sausage from the bowl and fry in a small skillet, a couple of minutes per side or until just cooked through.  Taste.  Adjust seasoning to your tastes, if needed.

Step 4

Wrap sausage in plastic bags in 4 ounces “links” and squeeze out all of the air. Seal. Place in the refrigerator for 3 days so flavors can meld.

Step 5

Use immediately or place in freezer bags and freeze.

Step 6

Use as breakfast sausage, on pizzas, in soups and stews, salads, add to scrambled eggs or chimichanga.