Description
Breakfast sausage meat is a savory blend of ground pork, seasonings like sage and black pepper, and optional fillers. It’s versatile and a staple in many breakfast dishes, perfect for patties, links, or crumbles. Its rich flavour and juicy texture make it essential to a hearty morning meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground pork (or a mix of pork and beef)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional for depth)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional for sweetness)
Instructions
- Prepare the Seasoning Blend: In a small bowl, mix salt, black pepper, sage, thyme, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and nutmeg.
- Combine with Meat: Add the ground pork and seasoning blend in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly with your hands until evenly combined.
- Shape or Store: You can form the mixture into patties, leave it as crumbles, or prepare it for sausage casings if you prefer.
- Cook: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties or crumbles for 3-4 minutes per side until browned, and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Serve: Pair with eggs, toast, or pancakes for a classic breakfast.
Notes
- Adjust the seasoning to taste. Add more sage for a traditional flavor or cayenne for a spicier kick.
- For leaner sausage, substitute ground turkey or chicken for pork.
- You can store raw sausage meat in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days or freeze it for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty (approx. 4 oz)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Breakfast sausage, homemade sausage, pork sausage, sausage patties, sausage crumbles, breakfast meat, savory breakfast