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Making homemade breakfast sausage is so much better than anything from the store. The combination of fresh herbs and spices creates that classic breakfast flavor we all love. Once you try these patties you'll never want to go back to pre made sausage again especially when you can control exactly what goes into them.
Why Make Your Own
You get to decide exactly how spicy sweet or savory you want your sausage. There's no mystery ingredients just fresh pork and your favorite spices. Use them in everything from breakfast sandwiches to casseroles. I love making extra to freeze for busy mornings.
What You Need
Start with good quality ground pork it's the foundation of great breakfast sausage. The magic comes from your seasoning blend sage garlic powder fennel seeds thyme rosemary smoked paprika and red pepper flakes. Add some brown sugar if you like it sweet or cayenne for extra heat.
Let's Make Sausage
Mix your ground pork and seasonings together really well using your hands works best. Let everything hang out in the fridge for a few hours or overnight so the flavors can develop. When you're ready shape the meat into patties about half an inch thick. Cook them in a hot skillet about 4 minutes per side until they're nicely browned.
Keep Them Fresh
Your cooked sausage patties will stay good in the fridge for about 4 days. They freeze beautifully too just pop them in a freezer bag and they'll keep for a couple months. Warm them up in a skillet or microwave when you're ready to eat.
Make It Your Way
Save time by mixing up extra spice blend to keep on hand. Want a leaner option? Try ground turkey or mix turkey and pork together. These patties are perfect with eggs and pancakes but they also make amazing breakfast sandwiches and add great flavor to casseroles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why chill the meat mixture?
Chilling allows the flavors to blend and helps the patties hold their shape better when cooking.
- → Can I use ground turkey instead?
Yes, ground turkey can be substituted for some or all of the ground pork for a leaner option.
- → How do I crush whole spices?
Place spices in a sandwich bag and crush them with a rolling pin or meat mallet for fresh ground flavor.
- → Can I make these sweeter or spicier?
Add 1-2 teaspoons brown sugar for sweetness, or 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper for extra heat.
- → How thick should the patties be?
Form the patties to 1/2 inch thickness for even cooking and proper doneness.