Description
Homemade Breakfast Sausage is a delightful way to start your day, filling your kitchen with the inviting aroma of seasoned pork. With juicy patties cooked to golden perfection, this recipe transforms ordinary mornings into flavorful experiences. Perfect for brunch or a hearty breakfast, it’s easy to customize based on your preferences. Gather your ingredients and get ready to savor every delicious bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground pork
- 2 tsp fresh sage (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp pork fat (optional)
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and measure them onto a clean surface.
- In a large bowl, mix ground pork with sage, thyme, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne if desired until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into uniform patties about ½ inch thick.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat; add oil if desired.
- Cook each patty for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Drain excess grease on paper towels and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg