Homemade Breakfast Sausage
The best recipes for breakfast sausage with sage can be quickly and easily made with ground pork at home.
Servings 5 people
Calories 251kcal
Ingredients
Sausage Base Mix
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon water
Breakfast Sausage Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons sage ground / rubbed
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed / dried chili flakes
Instructions
- Mix ground meat, salt and water together until tacky to the touch (unless beginning with pre-salted meat, then do not add additional salt).1 pound ground pork, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon water
- Stir together remaining dry spices and add to the sausage. Use hands to mix well for at least 30 to 60 seconds.1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon pepper, 2 teaspoons sage, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Cover meat or place in a sealed container or bag and let meat rest in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes, preferably overnight.
- Form into small patties and place in a covered skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 160°F using a digital meat thermometer.
Nutrition
Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 523mg | Potassium: 268mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg