Australian sausage rolls

 Australian sausage rolls

Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450g) ground pork or a mix of pork and beef
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, chopped onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.

3. Roll out each sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to create a rectangle.

4. Divide the meat mixture in half and shape each portion into a long log along the length of each pastry sheet.

5. Brush one edge of the pastry with beaten egg and roll the pastry over the meat, sealing the edge.

6. Cut each long roll into smaller, bite-sized sausage rolls.

7. Place the rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, seam side down.

8. Brush the tops of the rolls with the remaining beaten egg to give them a golden finish.

9. Using a sharp knife, make small slits on the top of each roll to allow steam to escape.

10. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and the meat is cooked through