Ingredients

1 dressed and boned rabbit (6 pounds), cut up2 teaspoons salt1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage1-1/4 teaspoons white pepper3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 cup finely chopped peeled tart apple2 tablespoons canola oil

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cover and refrigerate overnight. In a food processor, process the mixture in small batches until coarsely ground. Stir in apple.

Shape into 16 patties, 3 in. each. Heat oil in a skillet; cook patties over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side or until sausage is browned and meat is no longer pink.