Homemade Breakfast Sausage
Total Time
30 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Rating
4.9 out of 5 stars
(61)
Ingredients
16 servings
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 ½ pounds ground pork
- 3 slices uncooked bacon, diced
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup, optional
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
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Preparation
Step 1
SAGE MIXTURE: In a small bowl, combine sage, thyme, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, nutmeg, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine pork, bacon, maple syrup and SAGE MIXTURE; be careful not to over mix.
Step 3
To shape the patties, scoop out 1/4 cup (about 2 ounces) of pork mixture and flatten to create 2 1/2- to 3-inch wide patties, forming about 16 patties.*
Step 4
Heat canola oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add sausage patties and cook until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Step 5
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Chef's notes
*TO FREEZE:
Uncooked sausage patties can be frozen between sheets of parchment paper for up to 1 month. Cook over medium low heat, turning often, until browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes. DO NOT THAW.
