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For the sausage:
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In a large mixing bowl, mix together pork and turkey. Set aside.
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Place vinegar, thyme, rosemary, oregano, garlic, 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, and red pepper flakes (if using, see note below) in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse a couple of times to chop the herbs and combine them with vinegar.
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Add the meat and process continuously for 45-50 seconds or until everything is combined well and the two types of meat are blended. If the bowl of your food processor cannot accommodate all the meat, work in batches: add half of the meat to blend it with herbs, then remove half of that portion and add a part of unseasoned meat. Continue until all the meat is evenly seasoned and has a texture of a sausage.
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Remove the sausage mix from the food processor back into the mixing bowl and sprinkle with the remaining fennel seeds. Stir well.
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To use it in a recipe the same day, cover tightly and chill in the freezer for 30-45 minutes (don't let it freeze) or in the refrigerator for several hours (ideally overnight).
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To cook breakfast patties:
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Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Use only 1 tablespoon of oil and swirl it to coat the skillet, reserve the rest to coat the skillet later, if needed.
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Place chilled meat on parchment paper (if the meat feels too sticky, you can either chill it more or sprinkle the parchment paper and the top of the meat with a bit of flour). Use a second sheet of parchment paper to place over the meat (meat should be laying between two sheets of parchment paper).
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Gently flatten the meat with your hands and then use a dough roller to evenly roll it to 1/4 inch thickness (it will puff up a bit during cooking). Use a cookie cutter of your choice to cut the patties. Sprinkle the patties with salt and pepper and use a spatula to transfer them to the skillet (salted side up). If needed, cook in batches, coating the skillet with oil as needed.
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Cook patties about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Sprinkle with salt and pepper after you flip them.
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Transfer to a plate and enjoy immediately with some eggs and pancakes!
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Note: To make mild or hot Italian sausage, add red pepper flakes to the herb mix.
