Breakfast Sausage

Name: Breakfast Sausage
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork (preferably with some fat content for juiciness); 0.5 tsp salt; 1 pinch black pepper; 1 tsp dried sage; 0.5 tsp dried thyme; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp brown sugar (lightly packed); 1 pinch red pepper flakes; 1 tbsp oil (for frying)

RATING

4.6/5(185)

TASTE SCORE

8/10

Savory, juicy pork sausage patties seasoned with sage, thyme, and a gentle kick of black pepper. These homemade breakfast sausages cook up beautifully golden-brown in a skillet, ready in under 30 minutes with no fillers or preservatives. A classic American breakfast staple that pairs perfectly with eggs and pancakes.

PREP

10m

COOK

12m

SERVES

2 PIECES

338 cal

SERVINGS

METHOD · 4 STEPS

prep · ~3 min
Season the ground pork.
1.Place 1 lb ground pork in a medium mixing bowl.
2.Add salt, black pepper, dried sage, dried thyme, garlic powder, and onion powder.
3.Add brown sugar and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
4.Mix gently with clean hands just until the seasonings are incorporated. Do not overwork.
TIPOverworking the meat makes the sausage tough — stop mixing as soon as the spices are evenly distributed.
prep · ~4 min
Form the sausage patties.
1.Divide the seasoned pork mixture into 8 equal portions.
2.Roll each portion into a ball, then flatten into a patty about 0.5 inch thick.
3.Press a slight indent into the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent doming.
TIPMake the patties slightly larger than you want the finished size — they shrink as they cook.
fry · ~10 min
Pan-fry the sausage patties.
1.Heat 1 tbsp oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
2.Place patties in the skillet with space between them, working in batches if needed.
3.Cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side until deeply golden-brown.
4.Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the internal temperature reads 160°F.
5.Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and let rest 2 minutes.
TIPKeep the heat at medium — too high and the outside burns before the inside cooks through. An instant-read thermometer is your best friend here.
serve
Serve the breakfast sausage hot.
Plate the patties alongside scrambled eggs, pancakes, or biscuits. Serve immediately while hot and juicy.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

5 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
Mix the seasonings into the pork with a light hand to avoid dense, tough patties.
2
Indent the center of each patty with your thumb so they cook flat instead of puffing up.
3
Cook sausage over medium heat to develop a deep golden crust without burning the exterior.
4
Use an instant-read thermometer to hit 160°F for safe, juicy sausage every time.
5
Make a double batch and freeze uncooked patties between parchment for quick breakfasts.

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