2 lb coarse-ground lean pork

1 T coarse-ground fennel [buy whole seeds and crush with a mortar & pestle]

2 bay leaves, crushed

1 T dried parsley

3 cloves garlic, crushed

1/8 t hot dried red pepper flakes

1 t salt

1/4 t pepper

4 T water

Mix all the ingredients carfully, let stand for 1 hour, and mix again. Stuff into casings or fry plain.