Breakfast Sausage

Breakfast Sausage

Savory, sage-flecked pork patties with a hint of maple and black pepper.

Total 57 min Makes 8 patties Calories 180/serving

Dietary

Keto, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free

Ground pork is seasoned with sage, thyme, and a touch of maple syrup for a savory-sweet breakfast staple. Forming and chilling the patties before cooking helps them hold together and develop a browned, crisp crust in the skillet. Serve alongside eggs and toast for a hearty morning meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon cold water
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Method

  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, maple syrup, sage, thyme, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, nutmeg, garlic powder, and cold water. Mix gently with your hands just until the seasonings are evenly distributed; avoid overworking the meat.

  2. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each into a patty about 1/2 inch thick.

  3. Arrange the patties on a plate or tray, cover, and refrigerate to firm up and let the flavors meld.

  4. Heat the vegetable oil in a 9-inch skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

  5. Cook the patties in batches, without crowding the skillet, until deeply browned on the first side.

  6. Flip and cook until browned on the second side and the internal temperature reaches 160°F, about 4 to 5 minutes more.

  7. Transfer the cooked patties to a paper towel-lined plate to drain briefly, then serve warm.

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Breakfast Sausage

Ground pork is seasoned with sage, thyme, and a touch of maple syrup for a savory-sweet breakfast staple. Forming and chilling the patties before cooking helps them hold together and develop a browned, crisp crust in the skillet. Serve alongside eggs and toast for a hearty morning meal.

57 min 8 patties 180 cal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon cold water
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Method

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, maple syrup, sage, thyme, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, nutmeg, garlic powder, and cold water. Mix gently with your hands just until the seasonings are evenly distributed; avoid overworking the meat.

  2. 2

    Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each into a patty about 1/2 inch thick.

  3. 3

    Arrange the patties on a plate or tray, cover, and refrigerate to firm up and let the flavors meld.

  4. 4

    Heat the vegetable oil in a 9-inch skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

  5. 5

    Cook the patties in batches, without crowding the skillet, until deeply browned on the first side.

  6. 6

    Flip and cook until browned on the second side and the internal temperature reaches 160°F, about 4 to 5 minutes more.

  7. 7

    Transfer the cooked patties to a paper towel-lined plate to drain briefly, then serve warm.