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Breakfast Sausage

This breakfast sausage recipe is packed with flavor and made fresh with ground pork and spices, perfect for a cozy morning meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Ground pork Use fatty ground pork for juiciness.
Spices and Seasonings
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tsp Sage
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Brown sugar Optional, for sweetness.
  • 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes Optional, for heat.
  • 1/2 tsp Thyme Optional, for added flavor.
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg Optional, for warmth.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground pork with salt, black pepper, sage, paprika, and any additional spices you wish to add.
  2. Mix the ingredients together until evenly combined, being careful not to overmix.
  3. Shape the mixture into patties, about the size of a golf ball, and flatten them slightly.
Cooking
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat (cast iron works best).
  2. Cook the patties for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.

Notes

Store leftover patties in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze them for longer storage. Reheat in a skillet or microwave.